When a parent or loved one gets on in age, the concern of who is going to help them and how becomes an ever-present worry. Perhaps the loved one in question is self-reliant and doesn’t require an ever-present caretaker to assist them. Maybe you were able to take on the responsibility of helping them out.… Read More: Could Assisted Living Help Your Loved One Suffering from Alzheimer’s… »
Conditions There are 47 million people living with dementia worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. While dementia and Alzheimer’s may be used interchangeably, there are important differences between them. Here’s what you need to know. Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Photographee.eu/Shutterstock First thing to know: How to tell the difference between dementia vs. Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia… Read More: This Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s »
Air pollution is caused by the presence of toxic substances in the atmosphere, mainly produced by human activities. From smog hanging over cities to smoke inside the home, air pollution poses a major threat to health and climate. Although there are numerous health hazards caused by air pollution, according to professor Şerefnur Öztürk, unclean air… Read More: Air pollution triggers Alzheimer's, dementia, expert says »
The prospect of our cognitive abilities diminishing as we age is very scary, especially since we don’t yet know how to reverse the effects of dementia. But what if there were simple guidelines that might prevent you from ever developing dementia? According to new research, these actually exist, although they were not initially devised to… Read More: Taking Care of Your Heart May Help You Avoid Dementia »