Brain Health Starts Today
When people think about protecting their health, they often focus on their heart, weight, or blood pressure. They may think about diet, physical activity, or habits that help them live longer and feel their best. Yet one of the most important parts of our health is often overlooked: the brain. The brain is a complex […]
Alzheimer’s Prevalence
Researchers rank the U.S. counties with the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease The Alzheimer’s Association released a first-of-its-kind study in July, ranking all 3,142 U.S. counties — by Alzheimer’s disease prevalence. About 6.7 million Americans have this form of dementia. Most counties with the highest Alzheimer’s prevalence are in the Eastern and Southeastern U.S., though […]
Winter Weather Tips
Keep your loved ones with dementia safe through this holiday’s winter storms. While the snow, wind, and colder temps coming this week are a major inconvenience for most of us, for individuals with dementia, they can be life-threatening. The fact that the winter storm’s arrival coincides with the holidays is creating a quandary for families […]