Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)’
Air Pollution Linked to Chronic and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Research has shown that air pollution is a major risk for chronic lung diseases and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and stroke. Recent studies show that air pollution is also a major risk for contracting chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, kidney disease and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Scientists are often puzzled why a…
Read MoreA Happy Optimistic Partner Promotes Better Health for their Spouse
Here is an Appropriate Study for Valentine’s Day! A study by researchers at Michigan State University found that a happy optimistic partner promotes better health for their spouse as they grow old together. This lowers the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia and cognitive decline. The study was published November 29, 2019 in the Journal…
Read MoreOctober 2019 is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the most misdiagnosed dementia. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common dementia after Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The theme of this year’s LBD Dementia month is “Love is Greater than Lewy.” This is to say…
Read MoreSeniors and the Stress of Sudden Financial Loss
Sudden financial loss is stressful for everyone. However, for seniors over the age of 65 sudden financial loss can be deadly. In fact, according to a study published April 3, in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), seniors who suffered a sudden major financial loss had a 50% chance of death from all causes…
Read MoreRespite Care is a Chance for Overburdened Caregivers to get a Break
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost six million seniors over the age of 65 receive home health services for chronic and acute disease conditions. These include neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the number one leading cause of dementia in the United States and is…
Read MorePlan for Long-term Care before you Need it
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) gives several reasons why you should plan for long-term care before you need it. Even if you are in good health and follow a healthy lifestyle, an unexpected accident, injury or illness can strike without any warning. While most people prefer to remain at home – aging-in-place, there are…
Read MorePeople who are Socially Active in their 60s may have a Lower Risk for Dementia
A new study by researchers from the University College London (UCL) published August 2, 2019 in PLOS Medicine gives evidence that people who are socially active at the ages of 50-60 have a lower risk for dementia later in life. The Whitehall II Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study The 10,228 Participants in the study were from…
Read MoreAlcoholic Drinks Pose Health Risks for Seniors
According to a study published April 4, 2019 in Lancet, alcoholic drinks pose health risks for seniors and increase the risks for strokes and death. China Kadoorie Biobank Study Participants in the China Kadoorie Biobank study were 512,715 adults. These adults were recruited from 10 areas of China between June 25, 2004, and July 15,…
Read MoreHow to Live Well after a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is not easy to imagine what it would be like to be told by our doctors that we have dementia, especially if it is the most common one, Alzheimer’s disease. To date, Alzheimer’s disease is progressive and incurable. Alzheimer’s disease can lead to severe memory loss. Furthermore, how can we continue to live…
Read MoreBaby Doll and Toy Dog Therapy for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
According to research, baby dolls and stuffed dogs that are loved by small children have also been found to be great therapeutic tools for seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Doll therapy, which is an inexpensive method of treatment, that does not need pharmacological drugs with their many dangerous side-effects, has been shown to help…
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