Category: News
Dementia Friendly Orange County (DFOC) is proud to announce that we recently passed the 1000-people-trained milestone, with 94 community businesses and organizations going through training. DFOC is a not-for-profit collaboration between the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club and the Orange County Department on Aging. The training consists of a video explaining what dementia is along […]
Five Signs of Caregiver Stress for People in Chapel Hill
Some say that there are two people who need care: the person who needs care and the caregiver herself. Here are some signs that you may be stressed as a caregiver. Inability to concentrate: you always dwell on your loved one and all that you need to do for them. You have a hard time […]
Disappointing News for Dementia Caregivers
Anyone living in the Chapel Hill area with a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease received bad news this week with the announcement by drug manufacturer Lilly that it was ending testing on an experimental drug meant to battle the disease. Despite millions invested in development of this therapy, an independent research group found that it […]
The Link Between the Mediterranean Diet and Lower Risk for Dementia
Memory loss, confusion, and difficulty concentrating are some of the signs and symptoms of dementia. But scientists say there is a way to decrease your risk of developing such cognitive decline. By eating a Mediterranean diet, you could decrease your risk for developing dementia or prevent it entirely. When someone has dementia, memory, language, understanding […]
Could Losing Weight Increase Your Risk of Dementia?
Sometimes it’s hard to make sense of the health advice we get. We constantly hear about the benefits of losing weight, but could losing weight have a downside? Research conducted in India, where there is a large population of underweight people, suggests that too much weight loss actually may lead to a greater risk of […]
A Caregiver’s Perspective: Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
At Acorn, we have the opportunity to meet exceptional caregivers. We are delighted to share these insights from a remarkable woman, Eugenie Drew, who has years of caregiving experience. ***** Have you learned that your loved one has dementia? Feeling anxious, frustrated or even afraid? There is hope and good news. Your loved ones can […]
As Simple as Taking Ibuprofen?
A few days ago, the dementia press was abuzz with a headline from The Sun suggesting that Alzheimer’s Disease can be controlled and, possibly eliminated, simply by taking one ibuprofen tablet a day. It’s well-established that Alzheimer’s Disease results from a process of inflammation in the brain. Equally, Ibuprofen is an NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory […]
How Much Protein Is Enough?
Here’s an eye opener: A few years ago, a Stanford University study concluded that the single best predictor of ending up in a nursing home is leg strength. As we age, our muscles weaken and atrophy. How do we combat this? If you’re like me, a guy of a “certain age,” you find that your […]
Once in a While It’s Good to Wine
A recent study conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center concluded that moderate amounts of wine can help reduce your risk of dementia. Scientists were trying to understand better the brain’s glymphatic system; this is the system the brain’s uses to cleanse itself of toxins. When the glymphatic system functions well, it removes two compounds […]
When is Adult Day Care Right?
If your elder loved one needs watching or companionship, adult day care may be a good choice. Senior day care centers offer activities for elders. They may be for-profit or not-for-profit. Because they are group settings, they provide mental stimulation and social interaction. Your loved one gets out of the house and sees other people […]
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