Articles On:dementia

August 26, 2022

Nootropics to Boost Brain Function

Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, of Environmental Nutrition discusses nootropics, substances used to enhance ...

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A model of a brain and a scattering of supplements, to communicate the concept of brain health. Photo by Microgen Dreamstime. Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, of Environmental Nutrition discusses nootropics, substances used to enhance brain function, including L-theanine, gingko biloba, and ginseng. We also look at the use of cocoa flavonoids to boost brain health.
August 18, 2022

The Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the critical and sometimes-overlooked issue of hydration for seniors. The natural aging ...

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woman drinking water outside. Syda Productions, Dreamstime. Natural aging, medications, and dementia increase dehydration issues. SG looks at the problem and offers solutions for hydration for seniors.
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.
July 1, 2022

10 Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits

Some common food seasonings are beneficial to our bodies as well as our taste buds. ...

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herbs and spices in spoons and scattered on a black background. photo by Alexander Raths, Dreamstime. These 10 herbs and spices with health benefits may inflammation, lower blood sugar, reduce high cholesterol, improve brain function, and more.
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 19, 2022

Senior Intimacy in Nursing Homes

In this installment in our series on sexuality and aging, freelance writer Terri L. Jones ...

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Affectionate Asian couple Photo by Piyapong Thongcharoen | Dreamstime. Seniors Guide's look at sexuality and aging highlights senior intimacy in nursing homes: residents’ sexual needs and nursing home responses.
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 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.