People with Alzheimer’s struggle with sleep but it is unclear if poor sleep quality is contributing to the disease. Learning more about the treatment and prevention is key. A new study shows that people who were prevented from achieving the deepest level of sleep have a build up of Alzheimer’s associated proteins. The study led […]
Nine lifestyle factors are responsible for 35% of dementia. As shown in the FINGER study, lifestyle changes can make a big impact on lowering dementia risk.
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, there is some good news you should be aware of. A recent study has found a positive correlation between the use of music and memory and the behaviors and medication risks associated with memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients. This study was published in the American […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that is often not diagnosed until it is in the mid-to-late stages of development. With advancements in technology and research, early detection of Alzheimer’s disease has been improving. It is important to detect Alzheimer’s as early as possible so that it can be handled appropriately, as there is no known […]
Research recently presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference showed a link between stressful events in childhood and early adulthood and cognitive decline in later years. The Study The longitudinal study used individuals registered with the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention. The participants were assessed for cognitive function every two years. The researchers measured […]
Fear and optimism. Usually it is fear that one associates with dementia, rather than optimism. In reading an article by Janelle Taylor, a different chord is struck. A chord that focuses on relationship building and placing an emphasis on the need for friendships and social interaction with those having been diagnosed with dementia.
Because it is believed that Alzheimer’s disease affects more people than estimated, new research is being implemented. Currently about 5.4 million suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but the real number could be as high as 11 million. Reports from the Center of Disease Control shows an increase in the death rate of 50% over the last […]
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created an app that could possibly help those in the first stages of dementia improve their memory. While they do not consider this first stage true dementia, they have named it Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment. They consider this the stage between true dementia and healthy cognition. There are […]
There are signs to look for when determining if your family member or loved one should stop driving after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s does not mean that someone must automatically stop driving. Recent studies show that the accident rate tends to increase as the disease progresses. Some signs to take […]
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found direct links between inadequate sleep in middle-aged, cognitively normal individuals and Alzheimer disease biomarkers. What is new about this study is that participants were younger and had not been diagnosed with dementia.
