2016 – Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures

As the US sets to reopen the Government, the FDA has set fourth new guidelines on how we should do our grocery shopping.  Wearing a mask will be a common clothing item while shopping to help protect the grocery workers and other shoppers in the marketplace.  The new guidelines report there is no evidence of…

Sundowning, sometimes referred to as “Sundowning Syndrome”, is a symptom of dementia that involves increased confusion and agitation throughout the late afternoon and evening. Patients and caregivers have been describing sundowning for years but it is only recently that the symptom has been medically recognized, although as many as 45% of people with Alzheimer’s disease…

We are so proud of the volunteers that have helped our mission in making mask for our senior population.  These ladies are our unseen heroes of our community.  Many of these ladies have spent hours on top of hours sewing these face mask.  The quality is superior.  Today we donated 100 of the face mask…

Through my years of working with Alzheimer’s patients, I have learned that proper communication is extremely vital. The disease often inhibits the ability to communicate creating emotions that cause high anxiety. This can escalate when they are reminded of what they don’t remember or when they don’t answer questions appropriately. This is why our reactions…

Many of us fear getting some form of dementia when we get older, such as Alzheimer’s disease. There are steps we can take that will increase the odds that we will maintain a healthy brain as we age. The good news is that the same steps that help keep our hearts healthy can also protect…

There are many benefits of a diet high in fish oil. It can help lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart attack, and reduce inflammation that can lead to joint pain. Is it possible that fish oil could also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?  Current Research Shows a Benefit Several large and small studies have…