Alzheimer’s Prevention TED Talk – Lisa Genova
April 14, 2022Listen as neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova explains what you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s in a TED Talk.
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Listen as neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova explains what you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s in a TED Talk.
Read MoreOlder adults are becoming much more aware of the importance of brain health. Just like monitoring the body’s cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels for early signs of trouble, there are similar benefits to be gained from memory screening. But if you’ve never heard of memory screening, you may be wondering what it is …
Read MoreAs we grow older, one of our greatest fears is losing our memory and ending up with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, affects 1 in 10 people ages 65 and older. So while the risk is real, there’s a growing body of evidence that shows you can reduce the risk of …
Read MoreYou hear the term “dementia” used in different contexts, but do you know what it really means? Dementia isn’t a disease per se. It’s a term for the symptoms of cognitive impairment when the brain’s ability to think, reason and remember negatively affects daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause, accounting for 60%-80% …
Read MoreWhat Is Memory Care? Memory care facilities are communities for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory problems. They’re staffed 24/7 with nurses who specialize in memory care. Staff assist with medication management, activities of daily living (ADLs) like eating and getting dressed, housekeeping, transportation, nutrition, and more. Care is designed with a person-centered …
Read MoreWhen you walk into the light sensory room at Rolling Green Village, senior living community in Greenville, for the first time, you’re transported to a space a child would only dream of playing in. From the dangling LED light curtain on the walls to the light and sound panels that can be felt by a …
Read MoreCAN MUSIC BRING BACK LONG-LOST MEMORIES? We’ve all had the experience of hearing a song from the past, especially one we heard as a teenager, that took us back to where we were when we first heard it. Sights, sounds and emotions associated with the song come immediately to mind. But try to remember something …
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