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Alzheimer’s Could Be Prevented by Maple Syrup, Researchers Say

May 1, 2016 in /by

A recent study has found that Alzheimer’s could be prevented by a compound in maple syrup, finding that the product stopped the folding of two toxic proteins associated with the disease. Other researchers are cautioning against using maple syrup to boost brain health, due to is extremely high sugar content Learn more about the study and […]

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Without a Cure, Alzheimer’s Could Bankrupt Medicare

January 12, 2016 in , , , /by

While Alzheimer’s research has come so far in a few short years, there is still a long way to go. With studies focused on finding potential disease prevention methods and discovering new links to Alzheimer’s, researchers are hopeful that a treatment is on the horizon. Yet, the disease remains to be a leading cause of death with […]

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How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents

October 1, 2015 in , /by

Being a caregiver is a change that can be difficult for both you and your loved one, that can become even more challenging while working with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Jacqueline Marcell, author of “Elder Rage,” offers tips on how to survive caring for aging parents during this time. Caring for Aging Parents with Alzheimer’s For eleven years I […]

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Brain Grown in Lab Used to Advance Alzheimer’s Research

September 29, 2015 in , /by

Two scientists have developed a human brain generated from skin cells that may be used to make great advances in neuroscience research. Learn more about the development of the brain and what it means for the future of Alzheimer’s disease.  Creating a Brain to Advance Alzheimer’s Research A miniature brain the size of a pencil eraser […]

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Video Games for Brain Health

September 27, 2015 in , /by

While the effectiveness of brain fitness games is heavily debated among researchers, one neuroscientist may have invented a video game with real staying power and results. His game, on its journey through FDA approval, uses multitasking to improve overall brain function and he hopes that, pending FDA approval, the game could be used to help people […]

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Reasons to Smile with Dementia

September 24, 2015 in , /by

Fine artist Kathryn Harrison completed a series of artworks related to caregiving and dementia, in response to her personal experience with her mother’s disease. Learn more from Kathryn about her experience with the disease and her reasons to smile with dementia. Reasons to Smile with Dementia My mom was diagnosed with early-onset dementia shortly after my second […]

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Sharing Art Allows Medical Students to Connect to Dementia

September 22, 2015 in , /by

After noticing that many of her peers were having a hard time relating to patients who had dementia, medical student Hannah Roberts decided to see if she could help break down the barrier. Partnering with her professor and organizing a trip to a local art museum showed changed attitudes and comfort levels among medical students. Learn more […]

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Can Moderate Drinking Prevent Alzheimer’s?

September 20, 2015 in , /by

As researchers look for a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, studies are pointing towards the importance of diet and lifestyle choices in brain health. Two studies show that moderate alcohol consumption (meaning one to two drinks per day) may be beneficial for the brain. Learn more about two studies supporting moderate drinking […]

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