A Calculated Risk: Do You Worry You’ll Develop Dementia?
November 20, 2019
Do you get nervous when you feel confused or have forgotten a name or important milestone? Are you left to wonder if something is happening inside your brain? If so, then join the club. It seems…
Chew The Fat: High-Fat Dairy And Other Dietary Quandaries
October 30, 2019
For many, there’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy taste of premium ice cream or the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a hot buttered roll. But while your tastebuds lust for these high-fat flavors, your heart may know…
On The Brain: Researchers Strategize About Next Steps For Alzheimer’s
October 23, 2019
Generally speaking, the news about Alzheimer’s continues to be sobering. Right now, close to 6 million people have Alzheimer’s in the US, and up to 47 million people worldwide, with expectations that those numbers could skyrocket…
Piece Of Mind: Should You Have Cognitive Impairment Screening Before Real Trouble Is Evident?
October 2, 2019
Maybe you have occasional memory lapses that we all seem to have when life is busy or we’re under stress. Or maybe you’re beginning to have more trouble remembering those pesky passwords for your computer. But…
Walk This Way: Walking Style May Signal A Diagnosis Of Lewy Body Dementia
September 25, 2019
One of the major problems facing dementia researchers, as well as patients and their families, is that a diagnosis often comes too late to initiate meaningful help and support. This is especially true with dementia, which…
Reel Life: Films That Address Real Life Experiences Of Aging
September 11, 2019
It’s not uncommon for today’s movies to present stereotypical images and experiences of older adults on screen: Characters easy to ignore, or portraying faulty memories or cognitive decline, or even seniors dismissed as caricatures of real…
