How a Lack of Sleep May Cause Alzheimer's Disease

How a Lack of Sleep May Cause Alzheimer's Disease

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There is scientific evidence that a lack of sleep may cause Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep is a natural part of human biological processes, but many people find that getting a good night’s sleep is a challenge in today’s hectic world. Juggling schedules, working late into the evening, and surrendering to the lure of internet communications can conspire to prevent relaxation necessary for normal sleep cycles. Chronic lack of proper sleep can lead to a broad range…

Outdoor Therapies for Seniors with Dementia

Outdoor Activities for Seniors with Dementia – 7 Fun Ideas

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on the skin, hearing the sound of chirping birds, or breathing in fresh air is beneficial for all of us. Therefore, outdoor activities for seniors with dementia helps their mental and physical health. Safety First Your loved one’s safety should be your number one concern. Always ensure that you or someone else you trust is there to supervise any planned activities. In warm climates, make sure that your loved…

Music Therapy for Dementia

Music Therapy is Helping People with Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Music therapy is helping seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia every day. No one knows the origin of music, but it is believed to have existed before documented history. Historians believe it began from the noise of thunder, or the rhythm of a flowing stream. Human music might have started with primitive males attempting to simulate these noises by repeating the sounds and tonality. Even at present, distinct cultures make use of music that mimics natural…

What is a Stroke

What is a Stroke – Learn About Reducing the Risks

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What is a stroke? Although, most of us have seen someone with a stroke, some people are still confused about what it is.Nearly 800,000 people fall victim to strokes in the United States each year.  A stroke occurs every 40 seconds.  As the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., strokes occur in approximately 1 out of every 6 people. Knowing the signs of a stroke as well as acting swiftly when one occurs…

Passing Away

Funeral Pre-Planning – How Seniors Can Benefit

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Funeral pre-planning is not a topic that any family wants to discuss. We know that it’s impossible to live forever. However, we want to forget about it until that day approaches. When someone passes away it is a traumatic experience for the family members that are left behind. Many times, when someone dies, the remaining family members are left to take care of funeral plans and expenses. That can include paying bills, finding documents, and…

Vascular Dementia

Vascular Dementia – Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis

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  Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s Disease. It afflicts up to 20 million people across the world at any one time, a figure that is expected to keep growing as the population ages. Like all age-related dementia, it involves the gradual degradation of mental faculties, and is rarely found in people under the age of 65, although early onset is distressingly possible.   Vascular Dementia Causes   The…