Screen Time: Were Your Screened For Dementia During Your Latest Check-Up?
March 13, 2019
Those of you who have Medicare Part B may not realize it, but you’re eligible for an annual wellness visit specifically aimed at a health risk assessment. It’s a good opportunity to review your current health…
Early Warning: Evidence Of Dementia Before A Diagnosis Is Made
February 27, 2019
It’s something that looms darkly in many minds: Am I becoming a little less sharp? Should I be worried about what I can’t remember these days? Am I experiencing the beginning signs of dementia? While it’s…
Forget About It: The Rise Of Memory Supplements That Do No Good
January 30, 2019
It’s no secret that there have been few successes when it comes to pharmaceutical breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Little surprise then that patients and families are desperate to grab whatever treatments they see advertised…
Short Cut: New Research Highlights The Benefits Of Brief Exercise
January 23, 2019
Whether you’re working or engaged in a robust round of retirement activities, it’s easy to say you have no time to exercise. Since the general wisdom is that you need a lot of time to stay fit…
Stuck In Your Head: Music Memory Survives In Dementia Patients
January 14, 2019
We’ve all experienced the annoyance of having a song stuck in our head. While that can be distracting and seem pointless, in fact, the ability of our brains to latch onto music can be healing. Research…
