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
Alzheimer's
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
This Diet Could Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Older Blacks are twice as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer's disease. However, following a particular diet may help ward off the ... Read More
Top Tips For Taking Care Of a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Millions of Americans are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. In many cases, loved ones will have to take care of these persons on a ... Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease: Black Americans Are Hardest Hit
As the aging population continues to grow, so will the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in Blacks. Worse yet, studies show that Blacks will ... Read More
Black History of Health: Rosa Parks
With racial tensions having reached a boiling point over the summer, it’s easy to harken back to the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement: ... Read More
Getting Older is Inevitable – Alzheimer’s and Dementia are Not
Who hasn’t forgotten the name of an old friend, where they put their keys or why they went into a room for something? I know I ... Read More
7 Tips For Traveling With Alzheimer’s
The holidays are high stress for most anyone, but adding travel to the mix can make things even more complicated. For the five million ... Read More
Is Your Parent Showing Signs Of Alzheimer’s? How To Tell…
Chances are, you have a friend or relative caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Not only are the numbers of new cases climbing, people ... Read More
New Alzheimer’s Drug May Slow The Progression Of Disease!
In the United States, Blacks account for twenty percent of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and are twice as likely to develop the ... Read More
My Story: Alzheimer’s And A Mother’s Unforgettable Love
At 24 years old, Brittney Williams became a full-time caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer's and parent to her four youngest siblings. ... Read More
5 Medical Conditions That May Mimic Alzheimer’s Disease
When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is ... Read More