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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
New Guidelines For Mild Cognitive Impairment Recommend Exercising Weekly
Exercising twice a week may improve memory and slow the onset of dementia
The American Academy of Neurology recently released a new set of guidelines related to mild cognitive impairment and how to mitigate its symptoms. The recommendations were published in the December 27 online issue of the AAN’s medical journal Neurology. Mild cognitive … Continue reading
“I wish, when I was first born, the first thing I said was, ‘Quote’ so the last thing I said before I died would be, ‘Unquote.'”
- Steven Wright
“From Here To Eternity: Traveling The World In Search Of The Good Death,” by Caitlin Doughty
Author Caitlin Doughty traveled the world to see how other cultures care for their loved ones who have died
“From Here To Eternity” by Caitlin Doughty is a fascinating look at funerary practices from around the world. Doughty, herself a funeral home owner, was inspired to witness how death is dealt with in other cultures. She wanted to show … Continue reading
The Virtual Dementia Tour Gives A Look Into The World of Cognitive Decline
The training session simulates what it's like to live with dementia
The Virtual Dementia Tour is a kind of training seminar for caregivers who work with dementia patients, and it is rapidly gaining popularity across the country. The tour seeks to create the experience of dementia for care providers participating in … Continue reading
New Algorithm May Help To Provide Better Palliative Care
The algorithm predicts when patients may die, which can help palliative care teams to know when to intervene
The ways in which technological advancements can help to improve end-of-life care are numerous. One such breakthrough comes from Stanford University, where researchers recently developed a deep neural network algorithm to help doctors decide when to implement palliative care. The algorithm uses … Continue reading
