Dementia is a growing concern among older adults, but there is some good news for those willing to change their diets. According to a new study, eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing dementia by nearly one-quarter. This is even true for those who have genes that put them at higher risk.…
Dementia is an umbrella medical term used to describe diseases that impact memory, thinking and social interactions. Estimates are that Dementia affects 47 million people worldwide. Even more concerning is health experts predict this number to rise. By a lot. In fact, it’s estimated there will be 131 million people with dementia by 2050. What…
Almost 6 million people in the United States alone suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. It affects individuals age 65 and older, primarily impacting those 75 and older. What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease? While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s isn’t known, it generally is the result of brain proteins failing to function normally, which disrupts brain cells, causing…
It’s a difficult, but important, question… “What are the signs of end stage dementia?” It’s a difficult one to ask and think about. Because, understandably, we don’t want to know. However, understanding the signs to look for is important. Knowing these signs will help the person and caregivers come up with the best care and…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, we’ve broken that progression down into 7 stages. As you read about each, keep this in mind:…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, we’ve broken that progression down into 7 stages. As you read about each, keep this in mind:…