Dementia Archives

Can Vitamins Prevent Dementia?

May 2, 2022

If you’re folate deficient, talk to your doctor about healthy ways to boost your levels.

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse

January 31, 2022

Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.

Can I Reduce Dementia Risk?

November 18, 2021

There are 6.2 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. alone, making it the fifth leading cause of death in the country. That’s roughly 1 in 9 people over age 65. That number is estimated to go up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, these stats mean that many of us likely know someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s and may even have a family history of cognitive-related conditions.

How Do I Improve Brain Power?

June 24, 2021

Here are seven habits that can boost your brain health in your 50s and beyond.

Are Blood Type and Dementia related?

May 7, 2021

One study found that your blood type could raise your risk of developing dementia.

Traits of Super-ager 90-Year-Olds

April 7, 2021

Researchers may have uncovered a key reason why some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer’s disease.

Caregiving during the Pandemic

March 23, 2021

Managing a loved one’s care in a nursing home or an assisted living facility has always been challenging. And it’s harder now that visitation is extremely limited to protect residents from COVID-19. So how can you check on your loved ones, make sure they’re being cared for properly and let them know you’re there for them?

Estate Planning for a Second Marriage

October 29, 2020

Second (or third or fourth) marriages often require careful balancing between the needs of the surviving spouse and the needs of the children from a previous marriage.

Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?

October 27, 2020

Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.

Does Smell Loss Indicate Dementia?

August 18, 2020

Seniors who can identify smells like roses, turpentine, paint-thinner, and lemons, and have retained their senses of hearing, vision, and touch, may have half the risk of developing dementia as their peers with marked sensory decline.

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