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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease – How to Tell if Someone Has It

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Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is not common, and it’s difficult to diagnose, because of shared symptoms with many other diseases and disorders. However, early diagnosis is important, as early treatment may help manage further symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 40% of those over 85. This disease changes behavior, cognition, and memory. Researchers have found that two proteins—beta-amyloid (plaque) and tau (tangles) damage nerves in the brain. As a…

Tips for Caregivers Helping Seniors with Dementia

3 Useful Tips for Caregivers Helping Seniors with Dementia

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In this article, we will discuss three useful tips for caregivers. Being a caregiver for seniors with dementia is no simple task. It can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience for both the seniors and their caregivers. The stress and frustration of caring for seniors with dementia can often create feelings of isolation, exhaustion, and hopelessness among those who don’t know where to turn or who they can talk to about their problems. .…

Fall Activities for Seniors with Dementia 2

Enjoy These Fall Activities for Seniors with Dementia

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Fall is quickly approaching. There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn lovely shades of orange, red, and yellow to give them their marvelous splendor. Activities for seniors with dementia might seem hard to find. Yet, the reality is there are ways to ensure that each activity is worth the time for seniors and their family members. When you live with someone who has Alzheimer’s or another dementia, fall can…

Tai Chi for Seniors with Dementia

Tai Chi for Seniors with Dementia

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Tai chi for seniors with dementia provides both mental and physical benefits to those experiencing cognitive decline.  According to a 2014 review from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society: Tai Chi shows potential to enhance cognitive function in older adults, particularly in the realm of executive functioning and in individuals without significant impairment. Larger and methodologically sound trials with longer follow-up periods are needed before more-definitive conclusions can be drawn. This article will explore some…

How to Keep Seniors Hydrated During a Heatwave

How to Keep Seniors Hydrated During a Heatwave

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It’s important to know how to keep seniors hydrated. Dehydration is something that can be dangerous or even life-threatening at any age. However, as we age, our risk for complications relating to dehydration increase exponentially. Many factors could contribute to seniors’ tendency to dehydrate more quickly than when they were younger. As we age, our body’s water composition lessens as muscle mass shrinks and fat replaces it. Muscle is comprised of about 80% water and…

Heat Stress in Seniors - What is It and How to Prevent It

Heat Stress in Seniors – What It Is and How to Prevent It

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Heat stress in seniors is real.    Heat emergencies and heat-related illnesses can happen to any age group, but seniors are more susceptible to their decreased ability to self-regulate body temperature.    The summer heat can bring on several health risks for seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease, including dehydration and heat exhaustion. This is because the body becomes more sensitive to hot temperatures during the disease process as it tries to cope with changes in memory…