Dementia / Alzheimer's

Falls continue to be a major source of threat and injury for older adults. So taking precautions and understanding your risk is essential if you want to stay upright and injury-free- and you do, because a fall cannot only cause inconvenience and minor injury, but it can lead to more…

We’re starting off June with a recognition of the importance of brain health, as June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Dementia is the most feared health condition in the United States (surpassing cancer), but up to 45% of dementia cases might be prevented with lifestyle changes that target risk…

Existing data seems to show that Americans are drinking less alcohol than they used to. A Gallup survey conducted in 2025 showed declining consumption, which is expected to continue this year. It appears that some people are finally absorbing the messages about the health dangers posed by alcohol, especially as…

As we’ve previously noted, research remains robust on the health benefits of coffee and caffeinated beverages. Given our national obsession with consuming coffee and the growing popularity of all sorts of tea drinks, it’s no wonder that researchers continue to uncover all of the ways that drinking coffee or tea…

Did you hear? May is Better Hearing Month, a good time to review what we know about hearing loss and how research is opening new opportunities to address a condition affecting millions of older adults in the US and worldwide. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects more than 65% of people…

It’s no secret that staying healthy and active as you age is more than just keeping your medical appointments and making sure you’re taking your prescribed medications. Your lifestyle is a critical factor in how well you physically and cognitively age. Whether that means getting sufficient sleep or exercise, maintaining…