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Alzheimer’s Study Links Triad of Brain Areas with Cognition

Never Too Old To Grow a “New Brain” Against Dementia

Is Your Mom or Dad Depressed?

Depression is a dark cloud that lowers on us and destroys our emotional well-being.   It drains away our pleasure in life and can lead us to feelings of despair and hopelessness. One of the natural outcomes of depression is withdrawal, leaving individuals isolated and without support.

How Aging Affects Our Memory

I love hearing stories about people in their golden years that are still accomplishing great things. It gives me hope for the future. Michelangelo was still creating when he was over 80. Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals when he was 79, possibly out of necessity. Frank Lloyd Wright worked on the Guggenheim Museum up until he […]

Specific Ways to Improve Your Memory

Being able to remember things depends on your overall health and how well you can maintain mental focus. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that a group of healthy 65 or older adults can improve the speed and accuracy in their overall brain processing. So there is hope for those of us who are aging! […]

Social Networks are Vital for Brain Health

Social networks are important for sustaining us as we age. We enjoy interactions with others and those interactions help us to maintain our emotional balance. We enjoy and gather strength and support from our family and friends.

Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia

While both Alzheimer’s and Dementia are similar the two diseases do vary. Both diseases are brain function disorders. Alzheimer’s affects the parts of the brain that control language, thought and memory. Dementia on the other hand affects communication and the ability to perform daily activities. Alzheimer’s is not curable at this time. Some forms of […]

The Signs of Dementia

Not sure if someone you know is showing signs of dementia? This article lays out the common signs associated with those who are experiencing dementia. Some common signs of dementia are: difficulty performing a familiar task; getting lost even when they are somewhere they are familiar with; putting things back in the wrong place or […]

Taking Care of Your Winter Brain

With a little apology to the bard, Shakespeare may have been on to something when he spoke about the ‘winter of our discontent’. During the winter months in the northern hemisphere it becomes increasingly difficult to get sufficient Vitamin D for optimum brain health. And Vitamin D is very important for brain health and reducing […]

Study Examines Existing Tests That May Be Helpful in Assessing Safety of Drivers with Dementia

Driving with Dementia is dangerous. Dementia is a universal condition that can affect any person. People with dementia suffer from mental decline, so much so, that it affects their daily life. How to determine if it is time to stop an older individual with dementia from driving is the question. We need objective tests to […]