This has been quite a big week for Alzheimer’s research. A number of new reports have discussed a major development that holds promise in tackling dementia in Alzheimer’s patients. An experimental drug has been shown to benefit patients living with this condition, and there are two studies that prove precisely this. Understanding Dementia Dementia and [...]
A recent news report reveals that elders with dementia may still retain their creativity, and express it in different forms. The report discussed the creative exploits of one Sherry S, a 90+ sociologist with dementia. Sherry’s imaginative prose took a community writing workshop in Albuquerque by surprise as she presented her impressive story about an [...]
A recent report in The Guardian featured the views of a former nurse on the subject of dementia in the elderly. This caregiver’s perspective was especially interesting given that she herself has dementia. Her name is Ann Johnson and she has made it a life mission of sorts to spread the word about this cognitive [...]
Dementia has been a topic of research for some time now. Every new discovery is a ray of hope for senior dementia sufferers (and their families), and a step forward in understanding the condition even better. A few of the latest dementia studies caught our attention; here’s a look. Unique solutions that can be implemented [...]
