May 29, 2015
5 Tips to Avoid Unintentional Weight Loss in Seniors
Unintentional weight loss in seniors is a serious matter and can lead to infection, depression and even death, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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May 13, 2015
NIH Provides New Alzheimer’s Research Recommendations
On May 1, 2015, the National Institutes of Health released new recommendations for the future of research related to Alzheimer’s disease.
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April 16, 2015
Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Could Show as Early as Young Adulthood
New research from a team of cognitive neurology experts at Northwestern University has found a possible indicator of Alzheimer’s disease in people as young as age 20, possibly allowing scientists to identify the mental health disorder much earlier than ever anticipated.
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March 3, 2015
Julianne Moore Raises Alzheimer’s Awareness in Oscar Speech
Julianne Moore raised awareness of Alzheimer’s disease during her acceptance speech at the 2015 Academy Awards.
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February 17, 2015
5 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Similar to nurses and other health care professionals, caregivers can overwork themselves resulting in fatigue and burnout.
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January 29, 2015
5 Foods to Boost Brain Health
Living a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a nutritious diet and regular exercise is integral to defending your brain against a wide range of health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but few people seem to consider that these choices can also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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January 2, 2015
5 Benefits of Adult Day Services
If you’re concerned about your loved one being at home alone all day, but not ready to move him or her into an assisted living community, adult day services may be the perfect solution.
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December 12, 2014
Running to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has linked running more than 15 miles per week with a decreased risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease.
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December 8, 2014
5 Precautions for Seniors this Winter
As much as the winter can be a wonderful time of year, it also comes with a number of seasonal hazards due to the cold weather and dense precipitation.
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November 12, 2014
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
An official wire released by the President of the U.S. on Nov. 1, 2014, the first day of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, stated that more than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease.
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