A new book talks about the importance of connecting with and loving individuals who have dementia.
A mile a day may keep dementia away: Study links walking with preserved brain function
Oct 15, 2010
The trick to staving off memory problems and cognitive decline in old age could be as simple as walking more, new research suggests.
Alzheimer’s conference offers research surprises
By
Liza Berger
Jul 15, 2010
I always look forward to the research that emerges from the annual international Alzheimer’s conference. This year, the meeting has not disappointed.
Many elderly women with dementia receiving unnecessary mammograms, report finds
Jan 25, 2010
Thousands of elderly women with severe dementia are receiving mammograms, despite recommendations that this group should not be subject to this medical procedure, according to a recent study.