Six Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
June 9, 2023
Mountain Pacific
In the United States, an estimated 5 million people are living with a form of dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease. There is currently no known cure for dementia, but a growing body of research suggests healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Read on for some healthy habits to help protect the brain […]
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Looking for the Signs: How to Recognize Alzheimer’s
November 29, 2022
Mountain Pacific
Worldwide, 55 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. While most of us experience some memory hiccups as we get older, dementia and Alzheimer’s are not a normal part of aging. While most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are age 65 and older, […]
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How to Create Meaningful Interactions with a Person Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
June 16, 2020
Mountain Pacific
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a way that creates memory loss, difficulty thinking and changes to a person’s behavior. This disease becomes a greater risk in people over the age of 65 and affects more than five million Americans. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association,
Alzheimer’s is the […]
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