Damage to the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes causes forms of dementia called frontotemporal disorders. Gradually, this damage causes difficulties in thinking and behaviors normally controlled by these parts of the brain.
Older adults with weaker handgrip are more likely to be cognitively impaired than those with a stronger grip. Handgrip strength may be a low-cost way to detect cognitive impairment.
Caring for an older family member often requires teamwork. While one sibling might be local and take on most of the caregiving responsibilities, a long-distance caregiver can also have an important role.
The brain we are born with is not necessarily the brain you have all your life. If that sounds like someone has lost a few brain cells, read on to find out how Lehigh Valley residents can fight cognitive decline.
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver.
A new study has shown that because women normally score higher than men on tests of verbal memory, they may not be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment as early as men. This can give many women a later start than they need in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.