Category: Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia
In this day and age, memory loss, cognitive decline, and dementia often are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This is understandable because Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequently diagnosed type of …
Loss of a Loved One by Suicide Is Like Experiencing a Brain Injury for a Senior
Losing a loved one to suicide is an experience that will forever remain etched in the hearts and minds of those who have had the unfortunate experience, and highly challenging …
Romantic Relations When a Spouse Has Dementia: An Overview
An estimated 5 million women and men in the United States are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at this juncture. More Americans still are diagnosed with other types of dementia, although Alzheimer’s …
7 Strategies to Cope With a Parent With Alzheimer’s Disease Who No Longer Knows You
If your elderly parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find yourself experiencing a wide array of emotions. You may wake up daily wondering how to cope with …
Spermidine Levels in the Blood Considered a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease
One of the more important elements of slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, if not the most significant, is identifying the preclinical stage of this type of Dementia. If the …