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11/20/2018

Do you know someone who has trouble eating due to dementia? Here are 5 tips to make eating easier for them.

Getting people to with dementia to eat can be a real problem. Here's 8 practical tips to help someone with dementia to eat more and stay healthy.

11/18/2018

New innovations such as virtual reality and stabilizing eating utensils are changing the aging experience. Read more about them here.

Entrepreneurs around the world are waking up to the emerging innovations designed to enhance and enrich the lives of seniors.

11/17/2018

From brain training to remaining connected with others, here are 5 apps that can help dementia patients.
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A whole host of apps that can make life easier

11/14/2018

Do you often feel tired during the day? This could be a warning sign of Alzheimer's.

A study explores how daytime drowsiness may be linked to the disease

11/12/2018

Dementia patients were able to journey back in time when this nursing home recreated communist-era East Germany as a form of therapy.
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The experiment appears to have a dramatic effect on patients suffering from Alzheimer's and other memory-impairing ailments.

11/08/2018

Today, there are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to meal delivery services for seniors. Here's some tips on how to pick the right one for you or your loved one.

11/06/2018

Did you know women who exercise regularly are 90% less likely to develop dementia? A study in Sweden suggests exercise can preserve brain cells.

If you exercise even a little, you are probably already there

11/04/2018

There may be a link between the Herpes virus and Alzheimer's. Find out what this means in terms of treatment.

Two herpes viruses that cause skin rashes in toddlers may accelerate Alzheimer's disease when they infect brain cells. The finding suggests antiviral drugs might help protect the brain.

11/02/2018

Virtual reality helps ease dementia symptoms and allows the elderly to travel to far away places, all from the comfort of their home.

With increasing dementia diagnoses around the globe, researchers and healthcare providers are turning to virtual reality as a potential solution.

10/31/2018

Not sure what to expect when it comes to Alzheimer's? In this article, we explain the statistics, stages of the disease, and how it affects the mind and body.

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. To learn more about the disease, read this article detailing the stages of Alzheimer’s.

10/29/2018

Emma Yang, a young coder, developed an app called Timeless that uses facical recognition technology to make it easier for Alzheimer's patients to recognize people on their phones.

When Emma Yang's grandmother started developing Alzheimer's disease, she decided to create an app that would help jog her memory

10/27/2018

If you're a caregiver or someone with a busy schedule, you know cooking healthy meals every night can be unrealistic. Meal planning is an easy alternative and allows you to maintain a healthy diet.

Healthy meal plans make it possible for you and your loved ones to get appropriate nutrients even on busy days. Read on to learn some simple tips.