The Truth About Aging and Dementia
As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. It helps to understand what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to brain health.
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3 Ways To Stay Active and Keep Your Mind in Shape
Beyond staying physically fit and healthy, exercise can benefit your mental health.
Lower Handgrip Strength Associated with Cognitive Impairment
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.
How To Build a Better Brain
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.
End of Life Care: Find Out What Their Wishes Are Ahead of Time
Dementia causes the gradual loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning abilities, making it difficult for those who want to provide supportive care at the end of life to know what is needed.
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.