Having pets may help prevent dementia. Dementia is not uncommon. The CDC estimates 5.8 million Americans currently live with the disease. These numbers are expected to rise as well. According to a recent Best Life article titled “Having One of These at Home Helps Prevent Dementia, New Study Says,” the prevalence has led to an […]
Tea may reduce the risk of developing dementia. As people age, their risk for developing dementia also increases. This is unsurprising with the World Health Organization estimating the disease impacts more than 55 million people across the globe. About 10 million new cases are reported each year. Alzheimer’s accounts for between 60 and 70 percent […]
Dementia is a common ailment in seniors. When people develop dementia, it impacts all areas of their lives. Forgetfulness can quickly threaten finances and physical health as bills are left unpaid or medications are left untaken. Additionally, relationships can suffer due to losing memories of important people. According to a recent Money Talks News article […]
One treatment for dementia may include a skin patch. What do you envision when you think of skin patches for health purposes? Perhaps you think primarily of nicotine patches used to encourage the cessation of smoking. Although this may be the most commonly known function, transdermal patches are used for a variety of ailments to […]
Eating fish can improve brain health longevity. Fish can be a controversial food. Some people really enjoy the flavor. Others cannot stand it. For others still, it depends on the specific fish. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Eat This Every Week If You Hope to Avoid Dementia,” the people who enjoy […]
Identifying elder financial abuse early can minimize the damage. The majority of people do not want to see any harm come to their loved ones. This is why parents monitor the phones and computers of their children and take them to the doctor when they show signs of illness. As parents age, the adult children […]
Eating fish can have multiple health benefits. The season of Lent will soon be upon us. Around this time of year, many Catholics adjust their diets to consume fish rather than meat from land animals. As a result, you may find many local parishes holding “fish fries” on Friday between Ash Wednesday and Easter. For […]
Certain symptoms of dementia present prior to memory loss. Losing a loved ones is a heartbreaking experience. Death is an unpleasant reality of being human. Although death is a universal experience, some lose their loved ones earlier through the memory loss and personality changes associated with dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to a recent The (UK) […]
Cataract surgery correlates with a decreased risk of developing dementia. Because individuals tend to experience a cognitive decline as they age, there have been many studies involving dementia in recent years. Some focus on diet and prevention. Others look at diagnosis and risk factors. According to a recent The Seattle Times article titled “Cataract surgery […]
Clutter may not be a problem for those with dementia. Few people live in perfectly tidy homes. Bills and other mail pile up. Artwork from children and grandchildren cover the fridge and tabletops. Projects and other work settle onto desks (or just form their own piles). Sound familiar? If yes, do not despair or beat […]
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