Tag Archive for: Dementia

Not knowing the cause is a block to finding the cure for dementia.
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Why is There No Cure for Dementia – Yet

If dementia has been around for so many decades, why is there no cure for dementia yet? What are the hurdles that scientists face to find a cure to this devastating class of diseases? We asked Dr. Matt Huentelman why there is no cure for…
What causes memory problems?
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Memory Problems: Forgetfulness, Stress or Alzheimer’s Dementia?

What causes memory problems as we age? Are we experiencing mild cognitive impairment? Or is it the early stages of Alzheimer's? As we age, we face what we perceive as memory problems. We have memory lapses, we may have a hard time remembering…
Three new modifiable risk factors have been reported by The Lancet Commission. Reducing dementia risk.

Reducing Dementia Risk: 3 New Modifiable Factors Identified

The Lancet Commission identified 3 new modifiable risk factors for dementia. Find out how to use these findings to keep your brain healthy as you age.
What is the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's dementia? Let's talk about these two inflammatory diseases.
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Diabetes and Alzheimer’s: Is There a Connection?

What is the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's dementia and how is this connection explained? Is there a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s dementia? Research has shown that those living with diabetes are at greater risk…
As ethnomusicologist Jennie Gubner, Ph.D. explained in a talk about the power of music in dementia, anyone can benefit from thinking about the relationship between music, culture and wellness. In the context of dementia caregiving, music can promote wellness for both the caregiver and the person living with dementia.
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The Power of Music in Dementia Care: Music and Brain Health

Music has the power to transcend time and space and it allows us to connect to our past. - Jing Xia As ethnomusicologist Jennie Gubner, Ph.D. explained in a talk about the power of music in dementia, anyone can benefit from thinking about…
Leslie Martin highlights the importance for people of color to participate in dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Stories: Interview with Leslie Martin, Author of “Forgotten Tomorrows, Crazy Todays”

Today, we interview Leslie Martin, author of “Forgotten Tomorrows Crazy Todays”, a memoir of her life as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, wife, mother and struggling standup comedian. This is the first in a series of interviews with real…