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Alzheimer’s Experts Shift Focus from Research to Prevention

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Diagnosing the Brain
Everyone is hoping for the miracle cure that can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Significant research resources are aimed at finding this miracle cure to help the estimated 16 million people expected to become afflicted with Alzheimer’s by 2050. But Alzheimer’s disease is not an inevitability for all older people, even those considered to be at high risk. While some risk factors cannot be reversed, such as aging or having a family history of Alzheimer’s, other factor...
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Nutrition Tips for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

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Healthy Lunch
Getting proper nutrition can be a challenge for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s patients may lose track of their mealtimes and skip meals or they may simply eat or drink less than they used to. People with Alzheimer’s also experience difficulties with eating as cognitive functioning declines. They may forget how to use utensils, not recognize some foods, have difficulty chewing or swallowing, find food choices confusing or lose their appetites due to...
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Sleep And Dementia Risk | Millennium Memory Care

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Sleeping Senior Couple
Sleep problems are familiar to Alzheimer’s patients and those who care for them. The experience of sleep disorders is quite common for individuals with Alzheimer’s. What has not been entirely clear is which comes first: Alzheimer’s disease or the related sleep disorders. Experts have suspected that areas of the brain responsible for regulating sleep are damaged in individuals with Alzheimer’s, leading to poor quality sleep. Now, brain scientists at Oregon Health & Science University sugge...
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Sugar And Alzheimer’s Disease | Millennium Memory Care

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sugar and alzeheimers
It is well known that having too much sugar in the blood for long periods can lead to hyperglycemia which can contribute to increased risks of organ damage, heart attack and stroke, vision problems, and diabetes complications. Scientists have also known that people with diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the connection between the two remained unclear. Researchers have now discovered that the molecular reaction triggered by excess glucose damages a specific enz...
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6 Tips for Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

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Senior-Man-with-Plants
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful and scary. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, meaning it cannot be reversed or cured. However, some medications available today can help alleviate symptoms for some patients in earlier stages of the disease. Understanding what to expect can help individuals adjust to living with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s News Today offers the following helpful tips: As tasks become more difficult, don’t try to do everything on your own or at...
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Caring for Dementia Patients at Home

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Caring for Dementia Patients at Home
The decision about how to best care for a loved one who presents with symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia is difficult to make. While care facilities can offer personalized care at the hands of experienced professionals, many loved ones of the 5.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease choose to provide care from home. One of the most common struggles caregivers experience is making time to care for themselves. Creating a positive and safe environment for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can ...
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How to Choose Senior Care Facilities for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

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Happy Seniors wheelchair and nurse
As our loved ones get older, they may need assistance with everyday living. Deciding how to care for seniors experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms can be especially overwhelming. While an assisted living home may offer some basic assistance with elderly care, a dedicated nursing home for Alzheimer’s patients will have staff who specialize in caring for patients experiencing symptoms of dementia, and who can offer more complex medical attention. If you are considering around-the-clock pro...
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Sleep and Dementia Risks

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Sleep and Dementia Risks
With a loved one newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, you may notice and change in sleeping patterns. For example, it may become increasingly difficult for them to fall back asleep if they wake up in the middle of the night. New sleep problems are believed to result from changes caused by these brain diseases, but studies are being conducted to examine if poor sleep is the precursor to dementia, and not the other way around. Researchers are now drawing more and more li...
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Dementia Music Therapy | Millennium Memory Care

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Music Listening and Meditation
Music is an important part of our lives. We often associate certain sounds and music with significant events or personal milestones. A familiar piece of music can evoke vivid recollections and strong emotions. Music can make us feel euphoric, thoughtful or even melancholy. What is Alzheimer's or dementia music therapy? Music therapy for Alzheimer's or dementia patients uses music and the subsequent memories and feeling the music evokes to help those patient's cognitive functions and mental hea...
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Proper Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

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Preparing Healthy Food
Proper eating and nutrition are important for everyone, but eating well presents particular challenges for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Individuals experiencing cognitive decline may find it increasingly difficult to keep track of mealtimes, understand healthy food choices or even how to properly use utensils. Poor nutrition for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia may also lead to worsening symptoms, behavioral problems and unhealthy weight loss. While Alzheimer’s and dementia...
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