Jan 29, 2021
Did you know that women have a higher risk of dementia? Nearly twice as many women have Alzheimer's disease as men. Alzheimer's disease also worsens more quickly in women.
Also, did you know that heart disease can raise the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease? Other conditions that cause heart disease such as high...
Jan 22, 2021
Did you know that there are over 10 million new cases of dementia every year? That is one new case of dementia every three seconds or so. By the time you will be finished listening to this episode, that will be close to a thousand new cases of dementia worldwide. That is scary! It is not a country-specific challenge but...
Jan 15, 2021
Did you know that according to the 2019 University of Michigan National poll on Healthy Aging, 55% of participants age between 50 and 80 own at least one pet and majority of these older adults felt aging was easier, both physically and mentally, because of their pets? Approximately 80% participants said pets reduce...
Jan 8, 2021
Did you know that worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year? Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide. Not only it impacts the life of a person affected by dementia it can be overwhelming for the families...
Jan 1, 2021
Did you know that for most people a routine is pleasant and useful to keep us grounded during the stressful time?
For those with dementia, routines are key components of staying healthy. Typically, people with dementia have trouble forming new memories and learning new information. For them, routine and repetition are...