Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease

Recent research at the Mayo Clinic has uncovered a stronger link to Alzheimer’s and a history of concussions, according to published results recently shared in Neurology.

During the month of November, the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations work to spread the word about National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.

Women who suffer from stress during middle age may have a greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life, Bloomberg reported. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden published the results of a study that spanned nearly 40 years and found that psychological stress is associated with a 21 percent greater risk of developing the disease. 

The Buddy Program, as it is called, has produced 167 pairs and has benefited both the students and their mentors. For students, they are able to experience the struggles faced by Alzheimer’s patients, their families and their caregivers through a weekly meeting where they can talk with them about their experiences or challenges with the disease.

At some point, travel can become too disorienting or stressful for your loved one, but that doesn’t mean that vacationing has to completely come to an end. You and your loved one can share in remembering past trips by recreating the sights or sounds right in the safe and familiar setting of your home.