Aug 23, 2021Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease The Natural WaySix non-drug strategies to help deal with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a long-lived ordeal for the elderly of the twenty-first century. By 2050, the incidence of Alzheimer’s is expected to reach 135 million worldwide, from only about 24 million today. What is even more alarming is…Holistic Health6 min readHolistic Health6 min read
Aug 16, 2021What it means to have Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Explained Everyone has heard of Alzheimer’s disease, but despite its rising popularity in the vocabulary of the general public, most people do not actually comprehend what it means to suffer from this terminal illness. Often used interchangeably with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the…Life7 min readLife7 min read
Aug 9, 2021Learning from Alzheimer’sLife Lessons taught by one of the world’s most renowned diseases An incurable disease affecting an estimated 24 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s may seem like a thundercloud with no silver lining. It is a constant fog, raining feelings of loss and grief for a life that has yet to finish…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Aug 3, 2021Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with the Next Generation of Drug TherapiesA guide covering all the basics of current and upcoming drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease Drug development for Alzheimer’s disease is an arduous process. For the last 18 years, the Alzheimer’s space has lacked success- until the recent FDA approval of a new drug with huge potential. The Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease In 1906, Dr…Medicine6 min readMedicine6 min read
Jul 26, 2021The Disproportionate Impact of Dementia on MinoritiesA look at the inequalities faced by minorities when it comes to dementia. By the year 2060, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases in the U.S. is predicted to increase to about 14 million with the largest increase being seen in Hispanic and African Americans. Alzheimer’s cases in Hispanic people…Dementia4 min readDementia4 min read
Jul 19, 2021Momentum for Memory Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease with New Drug ApprovalFDA Approves First New Drug in Decades for Alzheimer’s Treatment Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in adults over the age of 60 for which currently there is no cure. Simply put, Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly damages learning, thinking, and memory- resulting…Alzheimers5 min readAlzheimers5 min read
Jul 12, 2021Adjusting to Life as a CaregiverA guide on what to expect when you first become a caregiver. — When you first become a caregiver, having many new responsibilities can be daunting. You might have to adjust from working full-time to becoming a full-time caregiver, you might have to balance a full-time job and caregiving, and you might have children that you also need to care for. …Caregiving4 min readCaregiving4 min read
Jul 5, 2021Dealing with the Distance of Caregiving for DementiaHelpful ideas to help with long-distance caregiving responsibilities “Out of sight, out of mind” goes the saying, but for a long-distance caregiver this could not be further from the truth. …Lifestyle5 min readLifestyle5 min read
Jun 28, 2021FAQs About Family Caregiver Support ProgramsA quick crash course for caregivers. — Finding and choosing family caregiver support programs can be a daunting task. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about these programs in order to help you decide which ones are the best fit for you, your family and your loved one. Q: What types of family caregiver support…FAQ4 min readFAQ4 min read
Jun 21, 2021The Challenges of Long-Distance CaregivingWhat it’s really like to live away from a loved one in memory care If you’ve ever been in a long-distance relationship- you know how it feels to be apart from a loved one. But what if this loved one was your mom or dad- suffering from dementia? Prior to the pandemic locking households away from one another, the challenge of looking after loved…Lifestyle5 min readLifestyle5 min read
