Further Your Understanding: Dementia and Mood
Some people say Dementia turned they're once loving and upbeat loved one into an angry tyrant. Others may describe the changes in...
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Dementia Society of America
- Nov 30, 2019
- 3 min
Make a Not-to-Do List for Better Brain Health
A lot of people have a To-Do list loaded with tasks, errands, and projects that they intend to take care of either during the course of...
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Dementia Society of America
- Oct 29, 2019
- 3 min
Risk and Dementia – Genetics
For some types of diseases that cause Dementia to occur, there is a genetic association for having the disease by the time an individual...
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Dementia Society of America
- Sep 29, 2019
- 2 min
Exercise in Nature to Build a Better Brain
Research has found that there are benefits imparted by exercising in the natural world or a setting that is rich with the things we find...
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Dementia Society of America
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3 min
Dementia Risk Factors: Alcohol
The health benefits that various foods and diets to improve overall health or lower risk for disease is a newsworthy topic. Some...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Is This Normal Aging?
It can be difficult to separate the normal aging process from the progressive and steep declines typical of Dementia. Examples of...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jun 29, 2019
- 2 min
Brain Healthy Diaphragmatic Breathing
Relaxing diaphragmatic breathing focuses on breathing by engaging the diaphragm. Your diaphragm is basically a series of big round, long...
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Dementia Society of America
- May 28, 2019
- 3 min
Risk for Dementia: Head Trauma
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) describes situations in which an external force, such as a fall or a blow to blow to the head, causes...
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Dementia Society of America
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
Limit Social Media Time
For some, social media is a significant part of their occupation. For other people, it can be an obsession that can cause problems in...
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Dementia Society of America
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
Risks Associated with Dementia: Weight
Bodyweight and risk for Dementia are both confusing and complex topics. One can find reports that state obesity increases the risk for...
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Dementia Society of America
- Feb 25, 2019
- 2 min
A Word of Caution About Sleep Aids and Medication
Sleep is a critical aspect of overall brain health. Today there are countless individuals that have trouble with attaining sleep,...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jan 29, 2019
- 2 min
Dementia is Person-Centered
This may surprise you, but it summarizes the impact Dementia may have on our families: we believe that more than 9 million Americans live...
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Dementia Society of America
- Dec 15, 2018
- 2 min
Brain Health Through Mindfulness
More and more people are becoming familiar with the term “mindful” or “mindfulness.” Being mindful is exactly what it sounds like. It’s...
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Dementia Society of America
- Nov 12, 2018
- 2 min
Understanding Memory and Language
In the broadest sense, memory is the ability to retrieve information from specific areas of the brain. Types of memory fall into two...
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Dementia Society of America
- Oct 13, 2018
- 3 min
Dementia Can Affect Motor Skills
There is accumulating evidence that Dementia has a long pre-clinical phase that may begin years, or even decades prior to a clinical...
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Dementia Society of America
- Sep 29, 2018
- 2 min
Dementia Risk Factors: Blood Pressure
Blood pressure and health is a frequent topic of a casual conversation between friends. However, many people are not aware of the...
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Dementia Society of America
- Aug 27, 2018
- 2 min
Making Sense! Spotlight On Hearing
Hearing connects us to the world, helping us communicate, work, socialize and be alert to potential danger. Hearing impairment, likely...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jul 14, 2018
- 2 min
Have Fun, But Be Mindful of Summer's Dangers
Who doesn’t love summer? For many of us it means trips to the beach, longer daylight hours, more socializing with family and friends,...
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Dementia Society of America
- Jun 14, 2018
- 3 min
Stay Sharp for Safe Driving
The fitness of your mind and body must work together in order to drive safely. Follow these tips from AARP to keep yourself sharp,...
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Dementia Society of America
- May 14, 2018
- 2 min
Keeping the Home Safe for Those Living With Dementia
Those living with Dementia often become less able to manage around the house as their condition progresses. For example, they may forget...
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