Por: The Advocate Health September 17, 2022
Talking with a dear friend or loved one about cognitive changes you’re noticing in him or her can be very difficult, but these changes may be signs of a significant health concern. They should be discussed as soon as possible.First, assess the situation.If you suspect some cognitive decline, it helps to learn about some common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, which you can find on the Alzheimer’s Association’s website at . Have you observed... + full article
The Advocate USA Entertainment September 17, 2022
Dana Territo, a weekly columnist at The Advocate, has a new book, What My Grandchildren Taught Me about Alzheimer's Disease. Territo was also selected to receive a Maude's Award for her column, The Memory Whisperer. It hit me all at once, a book and an award —... + más
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The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
Are U.S. veterans more at risk for Alzheimer’s or other dementias?The U.S. is in the midst of a dramatic rise in the number of veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and many of these new cases are directly attributable to military service.According to a 2017... + más
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What is Memory Lane TV?Founded in 2013 in Portland, Maine, Memory Lane TV is a multisensory therapeutic tool for people with dementia and their caregivers.It offers a customized program adapted to every person and their family created with their own personal memories. According... + más
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What is vascular dementia?Similar to Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, which damages and eventually kills brain cells. It is generally considered the second most common subtype of dementia, which is an... + más
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Does the game of table tennis (Ping-Pong) delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?Table tennis, also known as Ping-Pong, is an indoor recreational sport which involves two to four players bouncing a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small paddles on a hard... + más
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How do you assess the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?Alzheimer’s disease is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death in the United States that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. It is not fully understood what causes the disease, but probable causes could be linked to... + más
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Repetitive questions — such as “What time is it?” or Is it time to go home? — are common and used throughout our lifetimes. Such questions are embedded in our brain memory file. So for a person with Alzheimer’s, these questions are very familiar and ones they feel... + más
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