Articles On:Alzheimer’s / Dementia

September 14, 2022

The Need for Nondrug Therapy for Dementia

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., Harvard Health Blog discusses the rising tide of Alzheimer’s disease and ...

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man with dementia. Photo by Robert Kneschke, Dreamstime. The rising tide of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias show the need for nondrug therapy for dementia in addition to pharmaceuticals.
August 30, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease and Women

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its ...

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confused woman looking at calendar. Image by Katie Nelsling, Dreamstime. Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its greater prevalence among women, possible reasons and causes, and tips for avoiding this form of dementia.
August 10, 2022

Groundbreaking New Alzheimer’s Research

The 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference revealed important new Alzheimer’s research on the science behind ...

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happy older couple. Photo by Photographerlondon, Dreamstime. New Alzheimer’s research on disease prevention looks at effects of diet, racism, income, Covid and exercise on memory and cognitive function.
July 29, 2022

Avoiding Burnout for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be exhaustive and exhausting. ...

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older couple at home Fizkes Dreamstime. These 3 tips for the Alzheimer’s caregiver can help combat burnout from fulfilling this challenging caregiving role.
June 1, 2022

Life Lessons from ‘This Is Us’

Writer Terri L. Jones describes the heart-wrenching experience of watching the last two seasons of ...

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The Pierson family - the big three surround Rebecca in her final days of battling Alzheimer's. Image screenshot from the official web pages of NBC's "This Is Us," https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/this-is-us-why-we-didnt-hear-the-big-threes-eulogies-for-rebecca . For writer Terri L. Jones and other families struggling with Alzheimer’s, the last two seasons of “This Is Us” strike painfully close to home.
May 31, 2022

Can Activity Prevent Dementia?

Andrew E. Budson, M.D. of Harvard Health Blog answers the question: can activity prevent dementia? ...

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couple stretching together before a jog. photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Can activity prevent dementia? A look at cognitive activity and Alzheimer’s + physical activity and cognitive decline provides an answer.
May 13, 2022

Disinhibited Behaviors in Dementia

Disinhibited behaviors in Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients can be common – and embarrassing. Seniors ...

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Angry elderly man. Photo by Scott Griessel Dreamstime.com. Disinhibited behaviors in dementia and Alzheimer’s patients can be common and embarrassing. We examine how to respond to impulsive behaviors.
May 9, 2022

Tips on Caregiving for Dementia Patients

Seniors Guide offers 5 tips on caregiving for dementia patients, from caring for oneself to ...

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elderly couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Wise caregiving for dementia patients includes caring for the caregiver and understanding what to expect from Alzheimer's and other dementias.
April 27, 2022

Sexuality and Dementia

In the third of our series on seniors and intimacy, we look at the realities ...

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loving couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Part 3 of our series on seniors and intimacy examines sexuality and dementia. Does desire fade? Is physical enjoyment a thing of the past?
April 12, 2022

The Diabetes and Dementia Connection

Dr. Andrew Budson of the Harvard Health Blog looks at the diabetes and dementia connection, ...

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A newly published study examined the association between age of onset of diabetes and the development of dementia. A look at the diabetes and dementia connection, including age of onset as a risk factor, and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.