Study Shows Alzheimer’s Disease in Extended Family Increases Risk
Researchers have found that having one or more first-degree relatives with Alzheimer’s put people at significantly higher risk for the disease.
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Tips and Technology To Make Your Chores Easier
f you have a senior family member who depends on you for care, you may not have time to do extra housework. The good news is, advanced technology and new products have focused attention on making housework easier—or taking it completely out of our hands.
The Importance of Cognitive Health for Older Adults
This article focuses on cognitive health and what you can do to help maintain it. The following steps can help you function every day and stay independent—and they have been linked to cognitive health, too.
Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimer’s Disease Patients
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia and memory issues present special challenges for those who must live with them and those who care for them. When living at home, commonplace items can become dangerous obstacles. Most people would never recognize the dangers of, and solutions for, these dangers.
Blood-Brain Barrier Test May Predict Dementia
Past studies have found that abnormalities in the small blood vessels (capillaries) of the brain often contribute to dementia. The research continues.
Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity for Caregivers
Exercise and physical activity aren’t just good for your mind and body; they can help you stay active and mobile as you age! Regularly including these 4 types of exercise and physical activity will give you a wide range of real-life benefits.