Early detection of memory issues is important. It can help rule in or out a variety of health issues, including vitamin deficiency, ... Read More
Alzheimer's
Halloween Can Be Scary for People With Dementia. Here’s How to Help
When there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living ... Read More
The 6 Pillars Of Dementia Prevention
Couch potatoes beware! According to the Framingham Heart Study, a federally funded health research project that begun in 1948, those who get ... Read More
Keep Dementia Away With A Second Language!
According to health-based statistics, African Americans are more likely to develop dementia than other ethnicities as they age. The numbers ... Read More
You Are Not Alone! A Message for Black Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Evidence suggests there are racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and White communities. Black Americans are ... Read More
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Makes a Difference
Brought to you by the Alzheimer's Association Too many people think the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease are a normal part of aging. ... Read More
The 3 Midlife Factors That Raise Your Odds for Alzheimer’s
Certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of dementia, and a new study points to the top threats to Americans these days: obesity, ... Read More
Black History of Health: Rosa Parks
Racial tensions reached a boiling point over the summer, making it easy to harken back to the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement: Martin ... Read More
Addressing Health Inequities in Alzheimer’s Disease
What Does Brain Health Equity Look Like? People of African-American, Native American, Hispanic, and Asian heritage are at increased risk of ... Read More
Capture Your Family’s History, One Story At A Time!
The holiday season is often a time when we are able to spend quality time together with loved ones and family members—some of whom we ... Read More
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Tips for Better Communication
A woman calls her 88-year-old aunt every week. She is a sweet white-haired lady, a retired nurse and a former member of the usher board at ... Read More
Could Your Hearing Loss Lead to Dementia?
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could ... Read More