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.
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Caregivers and Exercise—Take Time for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver.
Study Finds Memory Testing Needs Adjusting According to Gender
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.
What To Do if You Fall
If you or an older person you know has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year. The risk of falling—and fall-related problems—rises with age.
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.
What to Do When a Person with Alzheimer’s Rummages and Hides Things
Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places. He or she also may hide items around the house.