Understanding dementia in its different forms is crucial for early diagnosis and care. The CDC reports that 4.0% of adults age 65 and older reported a dementia diagnosis. The percentage of adults with a dementia diagnosis increases with age, from 1.7% for those ages 65–74, 5.7% for those ages 75–84, and 13.1% for those age
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! In this blog, I will explore the inspiring 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” and discuss a strategy that can make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alive Inside – 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” is a
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Strategies for Effective Recall Memory is a remarkable cognitive ability that allows us to store and retrieve information. Whether it’s remembering important facts for an exam or recalling cherished moments from our past, a well-functioning memory is essential for our daily lives. However, the human memory is fallible, and we often find ourselves struggling to
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Growing up my mom never told me Frank lived with a disorder called paranoid schizophrenia. I don’t think she even fully understood Frank’s disorder or knew how to talk about it. I have childhood memories of Frank, and then I have college-age memories of him. Those differ significantly, much of which I blame on the
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Brain function is vital to daily life. Cognitive health is often thought about in early childhood development, and then less focused on as we grow into adulthood. The word “Cognition” refers to the act or process of knowing something, perceiving something, or knowledge. Cognitive health includes the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember; all
January 5th through 11th is Folic Acid Awareness Week. Folic acid is a B-vitamin that is necessary for healthy cell growth. It is also known as folate. This water-soluble vitamin occurs naturally in yeast extract, leafy green vegetables, dried beans and peas, and liver. It is also an added ingredient in fortified cereals and
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. According to the national institute on aging, Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that is both irreversible and progressive. Over time a person suffering from the disease will lose memory skills and cognitive skills, will eventually lose the ability to carry out simple tasks and may
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“Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke and around 800,000 people will have a stroke in the United States this year alone.” —National Stroke Association If strokes are this prevalent in the United States, what can we do to prepare for them? What should we know? What signs can we stay alert
Do you remember your favorite school teacher or your favorite class? My brain worked nonstop back then, jumping from English essays to physics formulas, deciphering ancient texts in Latin, losing track of time at lunch with friends and rushing back to class, out of breath to get right back to work. There was so much
When I was a child I remember that my dentist played soft rock. It was a huge contrast to the classical music my mother played at home and I soaked up those notes and lyrics like a sponge, excitedly anticipating dental visits. As an adult I will hear an old song on the radio and
