Dementia Archives

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.

Elder Financial Abuse Occurs When No One’s Watching

July 7, 2020

Take, for example, the sad and sordid tax case of Mary Ellen Cranmer Nice vs. United States of America, which would not have existed if an attentive financial advisor hadn’t noticed the large IRA distributions that were allegedly stolen right from under a matriarch’s nose.

Can Exercise Help with Dementia?

June 23, 2020

The results of a year-long trial led by researchers at UT Southwestern have homed in on how aerobic exercise can improve memory in older subjects with mild cognitive impairment. The findings suggest it is never too late to start exercising, since aerobic activity improves blood flow to regions of the brain associated with memory.

When Should You Have “The Talk” with Your Kids?

June 11, 2020

An immature or troubled child could try to misuse your money or goad you into handing over assets you might need later. Complicated family dynamics, or just your desire for privacy, may make you hesitant to open up.

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