News for Hillsborough: Dementia Is Not Caused by Just Genetics
Many people believe as they age that their likelihood of getting dementia increases due to genetics and aging. However, a new study has found that a sedentary lifestyle could play a role in increasing your risk for dementia. One of the biggest risk factors for getting Alzheimer’s disease is possessing the APOE e4 gene. You […]
Chapel Hill News for Seniors: What To Do After An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with any illness is scary no matter what it is, but being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be worse because you will lose your memory. It is often shocking to deal with the the inevitable changes that will take place. Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially difficult because as the disease progresses, […]
Do Busy Roads in Durham Increase Your Risk for Dementia?
If you live near a busy road, you might consider moving further away from it to a place with less traffic. A Canadian study has found increased risk of dementia in those living close to busy traffic. Mental decline was more evident in those living within 160 feet of a major street. The closer people […]
Chapel Hill Healthcare Report: Blood Test Reveals How Well You Are Aging
Healthcare is important as we grow older, but doctors are just starting to discover how our bodies react to the aging process. Everyone ages differently according to genetics, lifestyle, income and many other factors. How well you age can be found in chemicals in your blood called biomarkers. These biomarkers can signal someones risk for developing […]
Healthcare Topic for the Durham Community: Take a Nap After Lunch to Keep Your Brain Active
It is important as you age to maintain good healthcare through staying socially active, keeping your brain engaged learning new things, eating well, exercising and getting a good night’s rest. Although crossword puzzles and memory games are believed to keep the mind sharp as you age, a new study has found encouraging results by just […]
Tablets Can Reduce Agitation in Chatham County Dementia Patients
Dementia patients can be managed safely with the use of computer tablets according to a new study. The research was recently published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and was building upon the recent findings that art, music and similar therapies can reduce symptoms of dementia without medication. Patients and providers benefit greatly from […]
10 Surprising Alzheimer’s Predictors for Chapel Hill Seniors
Over 5.2 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This number is expected to increase dramatically as our population ages. Researchers have begun analyzing certain types of brain abnormalities in people with the disease. Brains of victims have plaques of beta amyloid proteins in the brain as well as tangles called tau. Both cause death […]
Orange County Senior Care Information: Wandering is More Common Among Dementia Patients
One important aspect of senior care is understanding why some things occur with certain patients. Wandering is associated with dementia patients who cannot express their needs or communicate their desires appropriately. While most people seem to think the person is wandering aimlessly, there is often a reason for it. Many wander because they have too […]
Can Durham Seniors Reduce Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease with the Sauna?
A recent Finnish study about dementia in the journal, Age and Aging, found remarkable protective results from regularly bathing in the sauna. The study found that men that visited the sauna 4-7 times a week were less likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s. The researchers compared three groups in the study: those that went over […]
Healthcare News For Chapel Hill: European Countries are Starting Registries for Dementia Patients
Healthcare registries for seniors is taking over globally to improve care and gain valuable information. Over the past decade, Ireland has seen deaths due to dementia increase by 165%. Many countries are using this information to better understand dementia and how it is affecting citizens. Other European countries such as Sweden, Spain and Denmark as […]
