Telling The Difference Between Dementia and ADHD in Older Adults
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 19th, 2020
We might see increasing forgetfulness in older age as a red flag of mild cognitive decline or dementia. But it turns out that some…
Dr. Stephanie Collier: The First Signs of Dementia, Or Just Normal Aging?
By
Tanner Jensen
| May 14th, 2020
With aging comes concern about developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and every lapse in memory or attention can feel like the…
Dementia Caregivers, Coronavirus, and Turning a Burden Into a Journey of Personal Growth
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 13th, 2020
“You realize that it’s not the journey that you chose, but it’s the journey that you got. How are you going to make the…
Robotic Pets Keep Older Adults Company During Coronavirus Lockdown
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 29th, 2020
You may get a meow, a purr, a roll-over or a blank stare when you pet the robotic cat. And someday soon, it may…
Euthanasia For Dementia Allowed by European Court
By Alexandra Marvar | April 27th, 2020
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize euthanasia as of 2002. In another first this month, it extended that right…
Not Only Healthy Foods, But Diverse Diets, Can Help Reduce Dementia Risk
By Alexandra Marvar | April 24th, 2020
A number of studies have shown that eating a healthier diet — green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, fish — may reduce dementia…
Jason Karlawish: What is ‘ICU Delirium,’ and What Can Dementia Caregivers Do About It?
By
Tanner Jensen
| April 15th, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads, the risk of the elderly and people with dementia being hospitalized for the disease increases—not to mention all the other medical…
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