FAQ regarding Memory Care
What does memory care mean? Memory care is a particular type of long-term care designed specifically to meet the needs of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Our memory care also has specific training from Alzheimer’s Association for nurses...Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic Touts Lifestyle Changes to Postpone Cognitive Decline
As the number of Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses in this country rises, so too does the anxiety of health-brained individuals. The fear of being diagnosed with a memory impairment is very real-especially for those with a history of Alzheimer’s in their family tree. One...Friends Disappear After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Despite the many mysteries surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, one thing is for certain: it is an isolating illness. Ask any person with dementia (PWD) or their family and they’ll confirm the hard truth-social circles tend to dissipate after a memory impairment diagnosis...Link to Blood Sugars and Alzheimer’s disease
New research right out of Washington University in St. Louis is linking controlled blood sugar levels to a decreased risk of an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Chairman of neurology at Wash U David Holtzman moderated a panel recently about these new findings. Holtzman...Foods High in Choline Linked to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s?
It seems as although there is a constant stream of research linking a risk of Alzheimer’s to a particular food or nutrient. Recent studies have pointed to a possible association between the nutrient called choline and a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease. ...