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Does Exposure to Pollution Increase Dementia and Alzheimer’s Risk?

by John Wotring | Feb 21, 2017 | Alzheimers, Dementia

When it comes to decreasing the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, everything from diet to exercise to socialization is considered a defense. While nutrition and regular physical activity are an excellent idea for men and women of any age, a...

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Updates You Need to Know About

by John Wotring | Jan 13, 2017 | Alzheimers, Dementia

When you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you are always searching for a glimmer of hope and a new treatment option that might help the person that you love. It’s reassuring to know that there are many medical researchers and...

Coping with the Holidays for Families and Caregivers of Those with Dementia

by John Wotring | Dec 10, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia

While we’d like to believe that the holidays are joyous for all, they can also be quite stressful if you are caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. With a goal of making the holidays as enjoyable as possible for everyone, there are ways to...

Simple Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation and Stave Off Dementia

by John Wotring | Nov 29, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia

For senior citizens, social isolation and loneliness can quickly become a double-edged sword that robs them of mental acuity and vitality. Decreased social activity is often a contributing factor in the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors. The...

Turning the Page on Dementia: How Reading Groups Help Bridge the Gap

by John Wotring | Oct 11, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia, Memory care

As an individual ages, it’s important that he or she maintain social connection and contact with others in order to stay healthy, both mentally and emotionally. One excellent way to forge and keep up connections with peers is through reading groups, particularly...

Food, Drink and Activities That Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

by John Wotring | Aug 24, 2016 | Alzheimers, Dementia, Dementia and Diet

A person’s chances of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s does not seem to be static. Over time, we’ve been able to identify a few factors that can significantly raise a person’s Alzheimer’s risk. If you have any of these in your life,...

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