Dementia / Alzheimer's

The novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “Loneliness is and always has been the central and inevitable experience of every man.” While that may be true, and many, if not most of us, experience loneliness at some point in our lives, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy experience or one without…

You may remember that the FDA has now approved 2 different medications to help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s in patients who are in the early stages of the disease. Those are Leqembi and Kisunla. While neither can cure or reverse Alzheimer’s dementia, and they both come with potentially…

The weather has finally turned to Spring (and in many areas it may already feel like Summer). And maybe you’ve decided that it’s time to get back out for a daily walk: to get some exercise, connect with nature, maybe clear your mind and boost your mood. All of these…

We certainly live in interesting times when it comes to dementia. On the one hand, the number of people diagnosed with dementia is expected to double by the year 2060, and it’s currently estimated that about 42% of the population over 55 will eventually be diagnosed with some type of…

As the weather gets warmer, you may envision a cool glass of iced tea as the perfect refreshment break. Maybe you even indulge in some sweet tea or bubble tea as a special treat. There’s no doubt that tea can be a source of real pleasure as well as nutritional…

We’ve known for some time that spending much of your day sitting, rather than moving, is neither healthy for your body nor your brain. Research studies have demonstrated a link between a sedentary lifestyle and such chronic conditions as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even dementia. Given that most…