Jason Prall, director of The Longevity Project, traveled to nine countries and three continents, interviewing some of the world’s healthiest centenarians. Prall explored what…
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Like literally millions who have lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease, my family was devastated when my grandfather, Stanley Friedman, was taken from…
We know some of the harmful effects of sleep deprivation, including an increased risk of getting into a car crash or even developing Alzheimer’s. But what…
Anyone who has cut up the dance floor at a wedding knows that even just a few minutes of getting low to “Shout” can…
They found Bonnie Walker’s body floating in a pond behind her assisted living facility in South Carolina. There were puncture wounds on her ear,…
A dementia diagnosis is devastating. While some patients given a dementia diagnosis can enroll in clinical trials that might provide a drug to slow…
As a college student, Marty Reiswig decided to take his girlfriend to a family reunion. After he noticed many of his relatives struggling with…
Most neurologists dread telling patients they have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I am no exception. But 16 years ago, I discovered…
Mild cognitive impairment: It sounds harmless enough, but hearing these words at the doctor’s office can send a patient into a tailspin in search…
Placing your dementia person in memory care is a tough decision to make. Some caregivers are lucky enough to have had this conversation with…
Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the most insidious. Don’t laugh. That greasy, often gross, buildup occurs more…
Dr. Pauline Maki of the University of Illinois at Chicago shares her insights on the link between estrogen, menopause and dementia. Women in their…
Social isolation and depression are considered the gateway to cognitive decline by some researchers. In fact, studies suggest that loneliness increases the risk of…
Long-distance caregiving requires more than weekly phone calls and occasional visits. If you want to make an impact as a long-distance caregiver, you need…