A new study by researchers at the University of California San Francisco has found a higher incidence of dementia among seniors with anemia. The long-term study tracked 2,552 adults in their 70s for 11 years and found that participants with anemia were 41% more likely to develop dementia over time. Of the nearly 400 participants […]
The short answer to this question is no. Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by various conditions or diseases. Unlike Alzheimer’s, which is progressive and irreversible, some causes of dementia can be reversed or partially treated. For this reason it is essential that doctors make a thorough diagnosis to prevent missing treatable conditions that […]
Certain lifestyle choices, such as exercise and diet, may help support brain health and delay or even prevent the onset of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is a direct link between heart and brain health, and the risk of developing dementia appears to increase with conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. […]
Although older adults are at an increased risk for depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the condition is not a normal part of aging, as is sometimes the misconception. There is good news for seniors in terms of fighting depression, however. A 2011 study led by UCLA researchers and published in […]
For most of us, driving means freedom and independence. Understandably, surrendering one’s car keys and making the decision not to drive anymore can feel like a painful loss of independence for many seniors. But, as we age, cognitive functioning and reaction times can slow, impairing our ability to drive safely, and potentially endangering ourselves and […]
Up until today, Alzheimer’s could only be determined predictably with an autopsy. Now, a new blood test may be able to distinguish between healthy patients and those with Alzheimer’s. The news comes from a research team at Saarland University and Siemens Healthcare, who studied microRNAs (RNA molecules known to affect the way genes are expressed) […]
