Dementia / Alzheimer's

We all sometimes feel like we’re losing it: “it” being our minds or at least our memories. For most of us, it’s just the distraction of everyday life or “normal” aging. But some cognitive decline can’t be dismissed that easily. To help begin to sort out the normal from the…

In a small but exceptionally important study (for those of us who can’t live without chocolate), Portuguese researchers have found a link between long term regular chocolate consumption and a reduced risk of cognitive decline. Studying people over 65, these researchers determined that in the 309 people enrolled in the…

Is it possible to make Alzheimer’s Disease go up in smoke? Well, if the smoke is from marijuana, that may possibly be the outcome. In a new study, researchers at the renowned Salk Institute in California have determined that THC, the primary ingredient in marijuana, removes the toxic build-up of…

When you think of the comedian Seth Rogen, your image of him likely involves an immature yet hilarious man resisting the responsibilities of adulthood. In real life, however, Rogen and his wife have lived with the tragedy of early-onset Alzheimer’s for the past several years. Rogen’s mother-in-law was diagnosed at…

When someone receives a diagnosis of dementia, fear and isolation can quickly loom large. Will my loved one need to move out of her home? How will she manage her day to day affairs? Who will look out for her if I can’t be around? These are legitimate concerns which…

Does this sound like your house? Piles of books and paper teetering on counters, multiple wires tangled in a mess on the floor or cabinets packed to overflowing?  When a person with dementia comes to live in your home, this chaos may not only be confusing, it can also be…