Behavioral changes in the late afternoon and evening—commonly called sundowning or sundowning syndrome—can be one of the most distressing aspects of caring for someone with dementia....
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Alzheimer’s Disease Medications Offer Hope as Real-World Experience Grows
For years, physicians could offer people with Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s disease) only medications to help enhance cognition and daily functioning. But while these drugs eased...
Recognize Early Signs of Dementia
A memory lapse, a few seconds of confusion, or any other noticeable moment of trouble with thinking skills can set off alarm bells. Are these...
Take Care of Yourself and Be a Better Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia is life-changing, not only for your loved one who’s diagnosed but also for yourself....
Vitamins for Memory: What Works and What Doesn’t
Most older adults will at some point wonder what vitamins are good for memory. Many are—but products marketed as vitamins for memory or brain supplements...
Different Types of Memory and How to Strengthen Them
Memory is a complex system by which you learn, store and recall information. You employ several different types of memory, each responsible for handling different...
When Is It Time to Consider Memory Care?
Moving a loved one into a memory care facility is, for many families, one of the most difficult and emotional choices they will ever face....
The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What You Should Know
You probably have seen reporting on a new Alzheimer’s blood test recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The approval provides clinicians...
7 Overlooked Triggers of Alzheimer’s Disease
There are simple illnesses and there are complex illnesses. Pneumonia is an example of a simple illness. It usually has one dominant contributor, like the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae, and...
Move to Stave Off Cognitive Decline
Numerous studies have shown that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. One of the largest and...
Brain Health and Preventing Dementia
Dementia terrifies us all. No one wants to live through it, and no one wants to see their loved ones live through it. Unfortunately, almost...
What Is a Cognitive Test?
A cognitive test is an assessment of a person’s ability to think and remember, but what exactly does it consist of? Is there just one...
