Tag Archive for: Dementia
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…