Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start. If you or a loved one has dementia, it may not be too late to sign a will or
The food and drug administration estimates that 80% of older adults rely on dietary supplements, many purporting to prevent or treat alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. In Februay, the FDA cracked down on this burgeoning market by sending warning letters or advisories to 17
In addition asking a person to give up driving, families are also faced with how to handle gun ownership when a relative develops dementia. Health Care professionals are urging families to discuss gun ownership and draw up firearms agreements which would act like an advance
A major challenge medical researchers face is finding qualified participants for clinical trials. Compounding this problem is there are multiple studies competing for clinical trial participants and delays in diagnosis of possible trial participants. For the complete article, follow our link to the New York
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a new drug were announced which for the first time in a clinical trial resulted in the reduction of plaques and slowing the progression of dementia. More trials will be necessary to verify if the new drug
A recent study concluded that a poor sense of smell may indicate an increased risk for dementia. Study participants were asked to identify 5 different scents. The risk for dementia steadily increased with the number of odors they failed to recognize. People with smelling difficulties
Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start. If you or a loved one has dementia, it may not be too late to sign a will or
The food and drug administration estimates that 80% of older adults rely on dietary supplements, many purporting to prevent or treat alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. In Februay, the FDA cracked down on this burgeoning market by sending warning letters or advisories to 17
In addition asking a person to give up driving, families are also faced with how to handle gun ownership when a relative develops dementia. Health Care professionals are urging families to discuss gun ownership and draw up firearms agreements which would act like an advance
A major challenge medical researchers face is finding qualified participants for clinical trials. Compounding this problem is there are multiple studies competing for clinical trial participants and delays in diagnosis of possible trial participants. For the complete article, follow our link to the New York
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a new drug were announced which for the first time in a clinical trial resulted in the reduction of plaques and slowing the progression of dementia. More trials will be necessary to verify if the new drug
A recent study concluded that a poor sense of smell may indicate an increased risk for dementia. Study participants were asked to identify 5 different scents. The risk for dementia steadily increased with the number of odors they failed to recognize. People with smelling difficulties
