Prisons Facing the Challenge of Caring for an Aging Population
Dementia and Alzheimer’s among elderly inmates creates an interesting dynamic within the prison population. Some of the most hardened criminals come to the aid of ailing inmates, helping them with the...
View ArticleThe Financial Toll Of Caring For Those With Alzheimer’s
Although no one wants to look at caring for an ill loved one as a burden, however, there is no denying the overwhelming financial cost involved. Unpaid caregivers are a huge part of the economy which...
View ArticleKeep Your Brain Active To Avoid Alzheimer’s ?
There is no causal relationship between mental exercise and decreasing the incidence of Alzheimer’s and dementia, however, using your brain does increase overall neural stimulation and growth. Many...
View ArticleWard Off Alzheimer’s With Housework?
Studies find that even mild activity is better than no activity when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s. For those whom may be too frail for swimming or gym activities it appears as though light...
View ArticleWhen Losing Your Memory is Something To Worry About
Forgetfulness is a part of everyone’s life, but when should you worry that it may be the symptom of something worse? Here are 5 signs that your forgetfulness may be a sign of something more serious....
View ArticleGovernment Strategy Aggressive On Finding A Cure For Alzheimer’s
More than 5 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s and the future doesn’t look promising. Alzheimer’s statistics projected for 2050 show the grim reality that will be faced by...
View ArticleGood Fats Benefit Your Brain
When it comes to our bodies we all know that the good fats are best. But what about our brains? The results published online May 18 in the journal Annals of Neurology has shown that the cognitive...
View ArticleYour Gait May Lead to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Yet more evidence points to the importance of exercise, especially walking, to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.
View ArticleThe Very Real Link Between Sugar And Alzheimer’s
Free Image Courtesy of FrrDigitalPhotos.net The connection between sugar and Alzheimer’s can not be disputed. The New Scientist Magazine, September 3, 2012 issue explains the sugar-Alzheimer’s link as...
View ArticleNew Drug Shows Promise For Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy A new drug developed by Eli Lilly shows promise in treating mild Alzheimer’s symptoms. The drug has not yet received FDA...
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