Whether your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of progressive dementia, or has survived a stroke and is showing signs of vascular dementia, or is merely progressing in age, it is important for individuals to stay active. Highlighted by recent findings associating social isolation and depression with higher risk of [...]
As discussed in a previous blog article, Alzheimer’s disease is a multi-stage, incurable, progressive disorder that generally progresses over 8-10 years or more, but always results in death. Every individual is different, but the first few stages typically develop and progress rather slowly, but will gradually worsen with time. More often than not, the later [...]
Shared with permission from http://go4life.nia.nih.gov/ Most of us know that staying healthy includes making smart food choices and being physically active. But we’re not always sure what healthy eating really means. “I have good intentions to eat right, I really do,” says Ben, 59, “but sometimes I’m just not sure what that means exactly.” Ben isn’t [...]
I recently had someone send me this via email and thought it would be a great idea to put out on our blog. Read this little situation and instructions and then share with others if possible. It could save your or someone else's life!! Lets say its 7.25pm and you're going home (alone of course) [...]