By Consumer Reports Source: Washington Post Healthy eating can be difficult for anyone, but it’s particularly challenging as we get older. The diet of the average American over 65 is too low in whole fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, heart-healthy oils and...
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia Encouraging evidence indicates that being more physically active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a slower rate of...
From the NIH Director’s Blog by Dr. Francis Collins In addition to memory loss and confusion, many people with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping. Now an NIH-funded team of researchers has evidence that the reverse is also true: a chronic lack of sleep may...
As more and more members of the population transition from home living to residential and assisted living communities, the demand for housing continues to be high. However, one segment that is increasingly in demand is memory care services. Individuals with dementia...
Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Research Shows By ALICE PARK For more, visit TIME Health. Margaret Daffodil Graham tries to live a healthy life, particularly since she has a health issue that requires constant attention. Like more than...
