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Dementia is a syndrome or collection of symptoms that produce declines in memory and other mental abilities creating confusion and communication difficulty. Dementia is caused by various conditions diseases or conditions, most of which have no cure, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or Parkinson’s disease. It is important to remember that the diagnosis or observation of this mental decline does not necessarily mean it is an untreatable or irreversible condition. However, the individual who is affected or family members observing these changes should seek neurological and neuropsychological confirmation of the type of dementia that is occurring.
Is Dementia Preventable? Science has long known about primary dementia, as a degenerative, progressive disease. Variants of primary dementia (now referred to as major neurocognitive disorder) include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular…
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Living longer means that physical decline will likely occur in our later years. This may show up in our vision or hearing, balance, or muscle strength. Possibly, it will show…
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Our guest on this Living to 100 Club podcast discusses an innovative program developed in Japan, the Stronger Memory program. Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities in the…
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This program invites as its guest Vera Stasny. Vera writes about personal trauma, loss, joy, pain, love, and death. Her book, Being Heard: Healing Voices of Trauma, is a collection of…
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This conversation explores the diagnosis of dementia. How is it manifested? What problems arise from the changes that occur in the brain of the person with this condition? And, what…
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See original article here. As if protecting everyone from COVID-19 infection isn’t hard enough, there are unique and very difficult challenges to reduce the risk of infection with patients who…
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Read the Full Article Neurologist Daniel Levitin insists that we really are wiser after 70. Read this interview with him as he discusses how variety isn’t just the spice of…
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Read the Full Article Interesting findings from UC Berkley about the relationship of inflammation and memory. An inflammatory load could be interfering with brain functioning. Brain Health and Memory strongly…
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Article Referenced https://www.thehealthy.com/aging/mind-memory/foods-that-will-make-you-smarter/ Keep your brain healthy and sharp with these nutrient-dense, brain boosting foods, from berries to bone broth.The way to keep calories under control is by eating nutrition dense…
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What is the relationship between mental health and successful aging? In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the role that mental health plays in staying physically healthy…
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Article Referred https://www.thehealthy.com/healthcare/caregiving/signs-an-elderly-parent-should-stop-living-alone/ This is a great article about this important and difficult discussion and decision. To help us make more informed decisions about time to shift parents from independent…
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Referred Article https://www.thehealthy.com/aging/mind-memory/genius-brain-habits/ This is a great article with tips to keep your brain sharp, for your entire life. “Genius habits” for successful aging, practices to start at any age…
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