Dementia / Alzheimer's

So, are you still driving these days? Can you afford the price of gas, insurance, and upkeep to maintain your car? Do you feel confident behind the wheel, given your present physical and cognitive health? Almost everyone has some concerns about driving, regardless of whether you’re the picture of health…

While we know that cannabis use has risen among older adults in recent years, many in the medical community continue to warn about some of the hazards and concerns that may accompany such use, especially as data to support the potential benefits of cannabis is lacking in many respects. A…

You may remember that, back in November, we reported on the emergence of additional blood biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s that, while not actually giving you an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, would be able to rule out one of the proteins highly predictive of Alzheimer’s in patients who are experiencing worrisome symptoms. In…

As we end Heart Health month and perhaps renew our pledge to do all we can to lower our risk of heart disease (which continues to be the #1 cause of death in our country), there’s no getting around the risk that high cholesterol poses to our heart health. While…

Back in October of 2025, we highlighted a new study that seemed to demonstrate that playing certain brain games could restore a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain, thereby lowering your risk of cognitive decline and improving memory and thinking skills. Now we have evidence from a new study, under the…

Before caregiving reshaped her life, Katrina Love Prescott was a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Her mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis thrust her into a new role, revealing societal stigmas and healthcare gaps as she became her mother’s primary caregiver. Blending mindfulness, dementia care, and coaching, Katrina eased the stress…