Cognitive speed training brain exercise for seniors to lower Alzheimer’s risk
Study: A Type of Brain Training May Cut Dementia Risk by 25%
Brain training exercises could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A new study discovered that older persons who participate in computer-based “cognitive speed training” may lower their dementia risk for up to 20 years. In particular, a speed training exercise reduced the risk of dementia by almost 25%.  Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people worldwide, … Continue reading "Study: A Type of Brain Training May Cut Dementia Risk by 25%"
Caregiver helping a person with dementia during nighttime sleep disturbance
Dementia and Sleep: Understanding Sleep Problems, Treatment, and Tips
For many people living with dementia, the sunset marks the beginning of the most difficult part of the day. What was once a predictable nighttime routine often shifts into a cycle of frequent waking, wandering, and ‘sundowning’ confusion. Research suggests that sleep disturbances affect a large proportion of people living with dementia, with approximately 60–70% … Continue reading "Dementia and Sleep: Understanding Sleep Problems, Treatment, and Tips"