Senescent Cells and Alzheimer's DiseaseAging is the main risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We do not yet know why aging makes people more vulnerable to AD. One possibility is a process called "cellular... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Are People With Alzheimer's Resistant to Bathing?As Alzheimer's or dementia progress, people with these conditions may need help with personal hygiene. One task they may need help with is bathing. But people with Alzheimer's can often... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Vitamin D Affect Alzheimer's Risk or Progression?Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build strong bones. Vitamin D also helps the body... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Watching My Loved Ones' Experience: The A's of Alzheimer's DiseaseMy journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through my years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eye Health and Alzheimer's: Navigating the Eye Doctor’s OfficeAlzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. About 6.7 million people over the age of 65 in the United States have Alzheimer's disease. For people between 30 and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Dementia-Informed Care?Dementia impacts nearly 50 million people worldwide. People living with dementia may have complex care needs.1,2 The focus in average care might be on schedules or organization. Dementia-informed care –... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer's Research ParticipantsDoctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they respond to a drug, diversity in research is... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home and Community Based Services for Alzheimer'sAging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person with Alzheimer's declines, it becomes harder for them... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Circadian Rhythm: The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer'sAs you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different. You could also have a decline in brain... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment: What's the Connection?Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when someone experiences problems with memory, language, thinking, or planning. These symptoms are greater than the changes experienced with aging but may not impact daily... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Palliative Care Versus Hospice CarePalliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care is specialized medical care that aims to reduce... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cognitive Reserve - What Is It?One of the concepts discussed in recent Alzheimer's disease research is cognitive reserve. If you have read about cognitive reserve, you may have wondered what it is. And what does... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis and Alzheimer's DiseaseJohn Hardy and Gerald Higgins published their amyloid cascade hypothesis in 1992. Amyloid is a protein that normally is not found in our bodies. But it is found in the... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Loneliness and Its Connection to Alzheimer'sLoneliness and social isolation are serious health risks for older people. Both can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Green Memory Study: Can Seaweed Treat Alzheimer's?There is some promising news of research being conducted for a potential treatment to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Oligomannate's effectiveness in treating individuals with mild to moderate... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Altoida Digital Neuro Signature: Alzheimer’s Predictive ToolUnderstanding cognitive (thinking) ability is important for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection can help find mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is an early warning sign for Alzheimer’s. Detecting... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's DiseaseA study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and after an occupational therapy intervention in mid-stage Alzheimer's... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Speech Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease: What is the Role?When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies for them: physical, occupational, and speech. Speech therapy?! "Isn't... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Occupational Therapy and Its Role in Alzheimer's CareAlzheimer's disease is described as a "type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks."1 I have seen the tremendous... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer's?A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same furniture. Once a doctor examined her, a tumor... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments