The first ever intervention that has been proven in clinical studies to lower the risk of memory loss was recently identified by researchers. A new study revealed that lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of dementia, as well as control the memory loss that accompanies the disease. Learn more about the intervention, which involves a […]
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In a review of four studies that looked at over 40,000 participants, researchers found a positive connection between moderate to severe anxiety and the likelihood of developing dementia within 10 years. Learn more about the four ways that anxiety can increase your risk of dementia and the steps that you can take to keep your brain […]
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Aggression is one of the worst parts of caring for a parent or senior loved one with dementia, but you’re not powerless. Having a number of strategies on hand to deploy whenever you need them gives you the means to handle a loved one’s aggression any time it rears its head. Learn more about how to cope […]
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Autumn is a favorite season for many, but this time of year can also bring about seasonal sundowning in aging loved ones. If you are a caregiver of a parent with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be interested in learning more about sundowning, which can bring about increased agitation, confusion and memory loss in a senior loved […]
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Nearly 40% of people with Alzheimer’s disease and 20% of family caregivers suffer from significant depression – nearly twice the rate of the general population. Depression can strike at any time, but seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of recurrent depressive episode, occurs during the same season each year. Learn more about how SAD affects people […]
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Every day we see robots making lighter work for humans. From assembly lines in factories to assisting doctors in operating rooms, to managing inventory. Now, a team of international scientists is exploring the ways robots can help people living with dementia. Learn more about the role of robots in dementia care and why researchers are […]
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Research has long linked high blood pressure to an increased risk for dementia, finding that many factors affecting cardiovascular health also affect brain health. Now, a new study suggests that higher blood pressure may increase the risk for dementia, even if blood pressure levels are still in the healthy range. Learn more about this study […]
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A recent study from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, has found that individuals who have an increase in inflammation during midlife – that is maintained into late life – have greater abnormalities in the brain’s white matter, ultimately affecting cognitive function and possibly leading to dementia. Learn more about the study and what it […]
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A recent study in Ireland discovered that a large percentage of seniors develop vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies as they age — vitamins that affect many aspects of health, including brain health. Learn more about how vitamin B12 and folate can impact seniors and what dementia caregivers should know if a parent or senior loved one […]
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Last Updated: August 27, 2018 A recent study from Harvard University suggests that the beta-amyloid protein may develop in the brain to fight off infections that have crossed the blood-brain barrier. Learn more from this groundbreaking study about the connection between beta-amyloid, dementia and infections, and its implications on future studies. How Silent Infections Can Lead […]
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