Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia cause changes in the brain, which can make it difficult for your parent with memory issues to recognize you. They can’t seem to remember your name or mistake you for someone else. It can be devastating and difficult to deal with, and you might feel as if you are…
Memory loss is one of the most common issues among those over the age of 65. In the most serious cases, members of this age group develop severe cognitive conditions such as dementia. Below are some simple habits to improve memory. Move More and Sit Less A University of Texas study demonstrated that retirees that…
While the importance of physical fitness has been often and well documented, brain exercises are equally important. This is because as people advance in age they become more susceptible to cognitive decline, and in the most severe cases may develop afflictions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. Below are some ways in which you can let…
If you’re living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory-loss related conditions, you should know that cognitive decline is a common symptom and severely impedes the individual from being fully independent and going through their daily life smoothly. Cognitive decline is widely regarded as a loss of intellectual function, as the affected individual increasingly…
Do you know that a Harvard study found that up to 20% of older adults aged 65 and above display some form of memory loss? Whether they’re suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia or simply have lost the capability to remember information in the long term, some older adults are at particular risk of facing memory…