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Exercise for Alzheimer’s Disease and Prevention
You already know the countless health benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. But did you know that exercise has cognitive benefits as well? Several recent studies have shown a direct correlation between exercise and Alzheimer’s prevention. It’s important to...
America’s tragic paralysis in the face of Alzheimer’s epidemic
Stephen Sarsfield Bowman is president of Peregrine Senior Living, based in Syracuse. By Stephen Bowman | Special to Syracuse.com I find it ironic that June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, yet we know so little about that disease. We can all grasp the numbers: Six...
Alzheimer’s vs. Memory Loss With Age: What Is Considered Normal?
Forgetfulness can be scary. Many people worry that becoming forgetful is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. But, not all memory related issues are directly related to Alzheimer’s. As you age, there are a variety of factors that contribute to memory loss. Memory...
Foods That Improve Memory and Concentration as You Age
As you age, some memory decline is a natural part of the process. But did you know that eating certain foods could actually help minimize memory loss and reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or hypertension? By incorporating...
Getting the Facts Straight for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
While many people are dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis 365 days a year, June is dedicated to helping raise awareness for individuals who may not be as educated on the disease. The fact is, nearly half of adults 85 and over suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and 1 in...
Vitamins and Minerals That Might Help Fight Dementia
Minor memory loss is a normal part of the natural aging process. But, when these minor losses build up over time into something more noticeable, it can lead to dementia. Dementia is an overall decline in mental functioning that directly interferes with the tasks...
Getting Socially Involved in Your New Assisted Living Community
Assisted living communities are dedicated to helping seniors live their retirement years to the fullest. This means that it’s the goal of these communities to enrich the lives of each resident by supporting the mind, body and soul. Each of these important elements...
5 Myths About Assisted Living Communities
Senior assisted living communities provide a major value to the communities they serve. They empower seniors to live as independently as possible, while still getting a level of senior care that makes sense based on their personal needs. The vast majority of...
Caregiver Guilt and the Assisted Living Decision
Undoubtedly, deciding to put a loved one in assisted living can be one of the hardest decisions of your life.
Rules for a Caregiver: Dealing With a Dementia Diagnosis
When it comes to the health of your aging loved one, dealing with a new diagnosis is never easy. Especially when that diagnosis is something as life changing as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. If you’re an adult child of a senior, it’s even more difficult when it’s...