Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Alzheimer’s disease causes shrinkage of grey matter in the brain. Resulting loss of grey matter begins the decline in cognitive abilities. So anything we can do to preserve our “grey matter” matters! A recent study by Dr Raji has found a direct connection between the consumption of fish, the brain structure, (retaining our grey matter) [...]
Animals were the first to show researchers that a stimulating environment protects the brain as it ages. Rodents that lived in enriched environments with lots of toys and plenty of friends in the same cage were less likely to get Alzheimer’s than rodents living a more sedate and boring lifestyle with neither social activity nor [...]
Studies have shown that people over age 55 with large social networks have smaller declines in thinking and memory function than those who spend most of their time alone. We already knew that preventive measures such as word and computer games, reading and coloring books, and strategic thinking helped to stave off Alzheimer’s. But this [...]
Improving Our Memory Now Recently, I read an article for an e-book about improving memory. Generally, I have a skeptical eye for anything that projects to cure or even help memory loss. I’ve seen too many photos of the plaques and tangles that eventually robbed my Mom of all memory. When I have the slightest [...]
