Tag Archives: Cognitive Decline

Virtual Reality Could Help Diagnose Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The VR test developed by researchers could spot early Alzheimer's disease more efficiently than "gold standard" cognitive tests currently in use
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Advancements in technology have been proven to work wonders in the healthy aging realm, particularly for dementia patients. Here at SevenPonds, we’ve covered how virtual reality (VR) specifically can benefit both people with dementia and terminal illness. And now, a … Continue reading →

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Music & Memory Provides Comfort for the Elderly and Dementia Patients

The nonprofit creates personalized music playlists for patients in care facilities
Posted on June 29, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Music & Memory is a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and people living in nursing homes with the power of music. Their mission is to provide patients who choose to participate with … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Drug Shown To Reverse Memory Loss In Mice With Alzheimer’s

The drug could eventually be used to treat humans with dementia
Posted on January 22, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom have found that a type 2 diabetes drug significantly reverses memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. Though the benefits have only been seen in mice so far, researchers believe that the … Continue reading →

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New Guidelines For Mild Cognitive Impairment Recommend Exercising Weekly

Exercising twice a week may improve memory and slow the onset of dementia
Posted on January 17, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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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
Posted on January 5, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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Daily, Moderate Alcohol Intake Could Contribute to Cognitive Health in Old Age

A new study found that participants who drank alcohol were more likely to live to 85 without cognitive decline
Posted on August 7, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that daily, moderate alcohol intake may support cognitive health into old age. The study, published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggests … Continue reading →

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