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Two professors from the C.E. Lynn College of Nursing are leading a team of investigators from four other institutions to evaluate how factors like social isolation and intermittent sugarcane burning affect brain health.
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Because music helps people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia bring out memories, some Jews in South Florida are finding Yiddish songs effective.
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Treatments that can slow the disease in some patients have recently become more widely available, but not everyone can benefit.
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University of South Florida researchers were major contributors in a recently published study that found hearing aids can slow cognitive decline in some older adults with hearing loss. It's the latest research showing a possible connection between hearing loss and the onset of dementia in older adults.
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An analysis in JAMA Neurology of 31 other studies and concludes that, for people with hearing loss, hearing aids reduce their risk of long-term cognitive decline by 19%
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Caregivers can use puzzles, blankets, comfort food and other tools to help distract their loved one with dementia from the often chaotic environment that comes with sheltering from a hurricane.
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Eating out is hard for seniors with dementia and their caregivers. Dementia-friendly dining makes itThree restaurants are already on board: this one, Patio Grill in Sanford, and The Meatball Stoppe in Orlando.
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Music means a lot to Patricia R. When she sits in her chair and hears the music, she is reminded of her dad.“See, my father had a bar when I was growing…
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Hispanics who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, according to a new study.The study found a possible…
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Many older people diagnosed with Alzheimer's actually have dementia caused by something else. Without the right diagnosis, these people are less likely to get the best care.
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A new public health campaign says controlling high blood pressure is among the best ways to keep your brain sharp. The neurologist in charge aims to lead by example.
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Supporters call this right-to-die proposal the strongest move yet to document a person's advance wishes in cases of severe dementia. Critics say it would deny basic care to society's most vulnerable.