Healthy aging and brain health are crucial as they play a significant role in living a long, fulfilling life. Unlike ‘abnormal’ aging, which includes conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and related…
As India’s population ages, the challenges of elderly care are becoming increasingly important. Among them, dementia, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning, requires specialised attention. Assisted living…
Healthy aging and brain health are crucial as they play a significant role in living a long, fulfilling life. Unlike ‘abnormal’ aging, which encompasses conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and…
Five years ago, I knew very little about dementia. It was a word I might have prefaced with the outdated word “senile”. When the disease announced itself in my life,…
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus – so goes the title of the infamous pop psychology book. Our two sexes may not be quite as dissimilar as…
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more…
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for 76-year-old Miguel Torres, who was last seen leaving his home on University Boulevard West near Barnes Road around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Full Story …
At the beginning of a dementia diagnosis, caregivers often find themselves asking, “How can I best support my loved one?” In this column, we will explore ways to stimulate the…
It's no secret that a healthy diet translates to so many other benefits, from more energy, to better gut health, and more. And according to this study published in the Journal…
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today, according to the National Institute on Aging. The condition’s characteristic long, slow…