dementia

Activities for Alzheimer’s

Dementia is a general term for memory loss, which causes problems with thinking and behavior. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia symptoms gradually worsen over the years, and family members become more involved in caring for their loved ones. Persons with Alzheimer's need structured activities to stimulate memory, prevent boredom, and [...]

Helen Miltiades2023-11-01T14:23:52-07:00

Maintaining Cognitive Health in Late Life: Tips to Sustain a Healthy Brain

Healthy adults lose approximately 15% of their neocortical tissue between the ages of thirty and ninety, with higher losses experienced in areas crucial for decision making and executive control. Other brain loss occurs in the parietal, frontal, and temporal cortices. These normal brain changes affect how fast an older adult can process information, pay attention, [...]

Helen Miltiades2019-04-13T10:18:00-07:00