Celebrating Holidays at Dolan Memory Care Homes
The holidays are a special time of year for everyone. It’s a time when family and friends can gather together and celebrate, whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Yom Kippur, among others. Dolan Memory Care Homes takes pride in celebrating a variety of...Why Women Get Alzheimer’s More than Men
Plenty of research has demonstrated that women are almost two times as likely to develop the insidious disease known as Alzheimer’s. Previously, this research has pointed to biological factors like hormones. Now, however, a study out of Johns Hopkins University may...Excessive Napping: A Clue into Alzheimer’s?
“No day is so bad it can’t be fixed with a nap” – Carrie Snow While most of society places a high value on naps, Alzheimer’s researchers are shedding light on a new clue into diagnosing the disease. Many signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear long...Sleeping Pill Use Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Having trouble catching zzz’s? Many Americans have trouble falling, and staying asleep. Often, those exhausted will employ the use of a sleeping pill to aid in getting good quality sleep. Unfortunately, new research has linked frequent use of sleeping aid pills to a...Million Dollar Grant Awarded to Saint Louis University for Older Adult Care
According to the Pew Research Center, senior citizens are expected to represent nearly 30% of the American population by the year 2030. With this particular demographic increasing rapidly, it is crucial to begin now with implementing systemic change meant to improve...