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Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia: Tips and Resources

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. As dementia progresses, it affects memory, behavior, and daily functioning, requiring caregivers to adapt and find new ways to provide support. By understanding the condition, creating a safe and structured environment, and seeking available resources, caregivers can enhance their loved one’s quality …

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What are Some Non-Medical Benefits for Brain Health?

Introduction Maintaining brain health is essential for cognitive function, memory, and overall well-being. While medical interventions can be crucial, there are several non-medical practices that significantly contribute to brain health. This article explores these benefits and offers practical advice for integrating them into your daily routine.  Regular Physical Activity Engaging in regular physical activity and …

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Navigating the Challenges of Early-Onset Dementia

Understanding Early-Onset Dementia Early-onset dementia refers to the development of dementia symptoms in individuals under the age of 65. While dementia is commonly associated with older adults, it can also affect younger individuals, presenting unique challenges and considerations. Early-onset dementia can have a significant impact on cognitive function, memory, behavior, and daily functioning, leading to …

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What are Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer’s?

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Recognizing the Early Signs Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases. Understanding the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s is crucial for seeking timely medical …

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PRESS – Why older adults worried about Alzheimer’s should get their memory tested

By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com published November 8, 2022 Jim and Geri Taylor travel across the U.S. and Europe to educate people about Alzheimer’s, reduce stigma and support research. They say getting your memory tested annually can be an important early defense against the disease. (Photo above courtesy of Jim Taylor) …

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PRESS — A radical new treatment for Alzheimer’s makes its way to N.J.

A breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s has eluded researchers for nearly two decades, but they’re hoping for success with a novel new biotech drug. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published May. 17, 2021 When you’ve been searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s, and you haven’t seen a single success for …

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PRESS – Here comes a whole new approach to battling Alzheimer’s, and New Jersey will play a lead role

By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.compublished April 22, 2019   The science of epigenetics offers a potential new way to combat Alzheimer’s. (photo above: Canva)   Scientists have identified dozens of genes that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.   But just as genetic makeup plays a role in the risk for Alzheimer’s, …

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PRESS — Is gum disease tied to Alzheimer’s? If so, that might be a clue to a cure

Alzheimer’s patients are being recruited for a clinical trial that seeks to treat a form of bacteria believed to travel from the mouth to the brain, attacking healthy brain cells and causing or contributing to dementia. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published May. 26, 2020 What’s bad for the mouth may …

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PRESS — Memory screening helps prevent dementia, and you can get it for free here in N.J.

A free, brief form of memory screening is being offered to older adults in New Jersey to promote healthy brain aging and reduce the risk of dementia. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published Oct. 18, 2021 If you’re worried about the threat of dementia, there’s something you can do right now …

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PRESS — 8 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s (and maybe help researchers find a cure faster)

Volunteering to participate in a clinical trials could help researchers find a cure for Alzheimer’s sooner, experts say. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published Mar. 26, 2019 The threat of Alzheimer’s disease looms over an aging America, but could a cure be in the offing? And if so, how soon? Experts …

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