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The First Rule on Second Opinions
The First Rule on Second Opinions: They’re Always Worth Considering in the Wake of a Serious Diagnosis By Mary Adam Thomas “Frontotemporal dementia is often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric problem or as Alzheimer’s disease.” —The Mayo Clinic “Lewy body dementia’s … Continue reading
Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi
By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory problems, as well as their caregivers. Low-impact exercises, such as water aerobics, yoga—and even simply walking—are often suggested for older … Continue reading
New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
By: www.ALZinfo.org A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators works to reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, giving doctors hope that these medications may offer effective new treatments for the devastating … Continue reading
Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Researchers who studied seniors living in Minnesota found that elderly men were more likely than their female peers to have serious memory problems. Men were more likely to have a condition called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a form of … Continue reading
Memory Decline May Be Rapid Before Alzheimer’s Onset
A rapid decline in thinking and memory skills often heralds the onset of Alzheimer’s disease Continue reading
Reading, Crafts Help Keep the Brain Young
More good news on the neurobics front: Reading books, playing games or engaging in computer activities or crafts like pottery or quilting helps keep the brain young into old age… Continue reading
Drug Cocktail May Slow Alzheimer’s
Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer’s drugs. Continue reading
New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators give doctors hope that these medications may offer effective new treatments for Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Dementia
Relatives of someone with Parkinson’s were found to be at increased risk for dementia. Continue reading
Ovary Removal Can Take a Toll on Memory in Younger Women
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause are at an increased risk of developing memory problems or dementia down the road. Continue reading
