Memory Loss and Older Adults

  • Living with Dementia: Yesterday is a Blur

    I have no recollection of yesterdays. I haven't for a long, long time. The problem is, everything everyone does starts with their memory.

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  • Prevent Memory Loss: Exercise Your Brain to Keep Your Mind Active

    Preventing memory loss is important at any age. To prevent memory loss and keep the mind working properly, you must stretch your brain beyond the 10 percent experts say we use.

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  • Hospitalization May Increase Rate of Memory Loss in the Elderly

    Seniors facing a hospital stay may be risking losing their memory unnecessarily. Hospitalization may cause a senior's cognitive ability to deteriorate faster than normal. Elderly people may have increased risk of memory loss after being in a hospital.

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  • Study Shows Multi-Tasking is More Difficult for Elders

    Recent research has surfaced, indicating that elders are not as good at multi-tasking as younger people are. MRI scans point to the source of the discrepancy.

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  • How to Find Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia

    Keeping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia entertained and engaged can be difficult. A few simple guidelines and some creativity can help dementia caregivers find things to do with their elderly parents.

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  • Dad's Sense of Reality is Gone. What Do I Do?

    When your elderly parent has dementia or Alzheimer's enter you father's reality wherever he may be. What your father is thinking and feeling is his reality. It is counterproductive to change it.

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  • Delirium vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?

    Learn the differences between delirium and dementia, including how quickly symptoms appear and their effects on attention and memory.

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  • Is Dementia a Normal Part of Aging?

    Dementia is not a normal part of getting older. Learn how age-related changes in the brain differ from those associated with various dementias.

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  • Middle-Stage Dementia: What to Expect

    During middle-stage dementia, people may experience more memory loss and changes in behavior, meaning they need more assistance with activities of daily living.

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  • Understanding Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

    Alzheimer’s disease usually affects seniors age 65 and older, but there is an uncommon form called early-onset Alzheimer’s that strikes people in their 30s, 40s and 50s. When dementia symptoms appear this early in life, the consequences are dire.

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  • Denial in the Face of Dementia

    Denial is a natural response for someone faced with a serious illness, but it is crucial for dementia patients and caregivers to be realistic and open about their diagnosis and feelings.

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  • Does Dementia Change Who You Are?

    There is no definitive test for Alzheimer's or dementia, so it can often be difficult to receive a clear diagnosis. For some individuals, there is no concrete explanation for their cognitive impairment, and this uncertainty can be challenging to accept.

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  • Old Memories Last the Longest

    Charlie's memories of flying in WWII are still fresh for him, yet he can't remember who his grandson is. When someone has dementia, their oldest memories often last the longest.

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  • Dementia and Selective Memory

    The selective memory of those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease can be baffling for caregivers. Here's how I cope with Charlie's memory slips.

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  • Do Statins Cause Memory Loss?

    I've taken statin medications for many years to keep my cholesterol in check. Recently, I've wondered if those drugs were creating some memory loss.

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  • Science Proves What Alzheimer’s Caregivers Have Known All Along

    Dementia undoubtedly alters relationships, but it does not completely erase them. There is new research that uncovers a truth many Alzheimer's caregivers have always known: just because a person can't remember doesn't meant they can't feel. In fact, the more impaired a person's memory of a specific event is, the stronger their feelings, both positive and negative, about that experience will be.

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  • Why Older Adults Seem Mentally Sharper in the Morning

    Going to the doctor, paying bills, taking a driving test—older adults should try to tackle their most taxing tasks earlier in the day, claims new evidence that suggests aging brains function best in the morning hours.

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  • The Type of Alzheimer's You (and Your Doctor) May Not Know About

    New research claims hundreds of thousands of Americans could be affected by a specific type of Alzheimer's that most doctors and patients don't know about.

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  • The Importance of Creating a Daily Routine for Dementia Patients

    A daily routine and dementia care go hand in hand, benefiting patients and caregivers alike. The repetition involved in adhering to lifelong routines can help keep seniors oriented, preventing distraction, anxiety and frustration.

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  • Memory Champ, Alzheimer’s Activist Inspired by Grandma’s Struggle

    Nelson Dellis, two-time USA Memory Champion, decided to become an advocate for brain health after seeing his grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's.

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