Loneliness Increases Risk of Dementia by Up to 40%
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Being Patient
| October 26th, 2018
Loneliness increases risk of dementia by up to 40% — but what does it mean to feel lonely? A new study has calculated the…
Study: Recovering From Loneliness Even Better for the Brain Than Never Being Lonely
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Alexandra Marvar
| March 25th, 2021
A new study indicates that the brain-boosting benefits of psychological resilience — including overcoming conditions like persistent loneliness — might offset harm and ultimately…
You Asked, We Got the Answers: Aggression, Personal Care and Loneliness
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Being Patient
| November 24th, 2017
November 24, 2017 Living with dementia can be a lonely experience—not just for the patient, but for the caregiver, too. To help you through…
Alzheimer’s and Social Interaction: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Frances Gatta
| March 16th, 2023
Humans are social beings — and clinical research shows they need a healthy social life to function. Social isolation and loneliness have been found…
Katie Brandt and Dr. Brad Dickerson Explain Frontotemporal Dementia
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Deborah Kan
| March 13th, 2023
With the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, many have questions about the diagnosis and what to expect. Katie Brandt and Dr….
You Asked, We Got the Answers: Does Alcohol Worsen Alzheimer’s Symptoms?
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The Editors
| February 22nd, 2023
FAQ: Do symptoms of Alzheimer’s get worse when you drink alcohol? Alcohol and Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory,…
How Do You Treat Memory Loss and Mild Cognitive Impairment?
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The Editors
| February 16th, 2023
FAQ: “What measures can be taken in order to reduce symptoms associated with mild cognitive impairment due to age-related memory decline?” Reducing symptoms of…