Certain purchases can make caregiving easier and safer. The role of caregiver requires a lot of responsibility. The individuals who require assistance are often vulnerable to injury. Caregivers worry about whether they will be able to prevent accidents, especially when giving care in the home setting. According to a recent AARP article titled “9 Items […]
Bone density scans may be an indicator of a future dementia diagnosis. Dementia is a difficult illness for the afflicted loved one and their loved ones. It can cause concern over safety if the person forgets whether medications have already been taken. Dementia can also pain the heart if loved ones have trouble remembering family […]
How fast people walk may be a sign of dementia. Many children, adolescents, and adults take walking for granted. It is a skill often stumbled into during the first two years of life. Although some people never have this ability, those who are able to walk may notice a change in their gate as they […]
Healthy doses of vitamin D may ward off dementia. The human body requires a delicate balance of vitamins and minerals. These work together to aid the functioning of cells in muscles, nerves, and other tissue. As the control center of the body, the vitamins and minerals are essential to the functioning of the brain. According […]
Controversy regarding the purported link between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and risk for dementia continues.
Sometimes common dementia symptoms occur without the presence of the disease. Aging brings a lot of changes and challenges. Many families fear their loved ones will develop dementia or Alzheimer’s. Every confused moment or lapse of focus and memory appears to confirm these worst fears. I have experienced a few myself, just this morning. Yikes! […]
Having pets may help prevent dementia. Dementia is not uncommon. The CDC estimates 5.8 million Americans currently live with the disease. These numbers are expected to rise as well. According to a recent Best Life article titled “Having One of These at Home Helps Prevent Dementia, New Study Says,” the prevalence has led to an […]
Getting the right amount of sleep is important to overall health. Sleep patterns change throughout life. Different stages of development require different amounts of sleep or even different times for rest. Babies are asleep for most of the day. Eventually, young children grow to dislike naps. Teenagers are notorious for staying up late and waking […]
Tea may reduce the risk of developing dementia. As people age, their risk for developing dementia also increases. This is unsurprising with the World Health Organization estimating the disease impacts more than 55 million people across the globe. About 10 million new cases are reported each year. Alzheimer’s accounts for between 60 and 70 percent […]
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