Humans need social interaction in order to thrive. Studies have shown, and continue to show, that individuals experiencing social isolation are prone to a decline in health and a shorter lifespan. Public healthcare experts are becoming increasingly concerned as more and more Americans become isolated, creating what many are calling a growing epidemic. Loneliness has…
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disease for a number of reasons, but especially because there is no known cure or effective treatment. In fact, currently none of the treatments available make a significant difference in symptoms and a new treatment has not been released in over 15 years. Researchers and scientists work tirelessly to come…
Researchers are continually learning about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and ways to treat and prevent it. A new drug has shown promising results for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. In a recent study, a new small-molecule drug named Anle138b showed it can restore brain function and memory in a mouse…
Driving habits are a critical element of Alzheimer’s disease. For one, a change in driving habits can be a revealing symptom of Alzheimer’s. If your loved one commonly forgets where they are going while driving, this could be an alerting sign. Additionally, when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to know when to stop…
When we discuss Alzheimer’s, we are generally focused on the group of people over 65 years of age that suffer from the disease. However, there is a small population of adults younger than 65 years of age that suffer from Alzheimer’s. We call this early onset Alzheimer’s, and it can be especially hard for patients…
Dementia, as we’ve discussed before, can take on numerous forms. Huntington’s Disease is one of the major types of age-related dementia that basically mimics the symptoms of ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s at once. This disease causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain and deteriorates a person’s mental and physical abilities. It is the…
Whether your loved one is in their own home, or in an assisted living or Alzheimer’s unit, keeping personal items close is an important aspect of their care. Familiar items help those with Alzheimer’s keep their sense of identity and belonging. A great idea we have come across is to create a memory box for…
Alzheimer’s wandering is one of the biggest challenges caregivers must deal with in Alzheimer’s patients. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of every 10 people with Alzheimer’s exhibit wandering behavior, whether it’s on foot or while driving. If the senior is not found quickly, it can often result in serious injury or worse, death.…
It is a well-known statistic that women are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s and more women are affected by the disease. Over two-thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women and women over 65 years of age have a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer’s. However, it doesn’t matter how many women have…
Learning your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia is a hard pill to swallow. It can be devastating, scary, and overwhelming. In some cases we see certain people go into complete denial of the prognosis of their loved one. This could be a spouse, son or daughter, a sister or brother, or…