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Tag Archives: Dementia
Research on Lithium Shows Potential To Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
A new Harvard study on mice revealed that small doses of the metal reversed symptoms.
At Harvard Medical School, research scientists may have found a key ingredient that could have a major impact on ways to detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease. As a bonus, it’s a cheap and accessible metal that naturally occurs in the … Continue reading
How Long-Term Dog Ownership Benefits Cognitive Health
Owning a dog might reduce cognitive decline associated with dementia
Dog lovers rejoice! A recent study suggests that long-term dog ownership may slow down cognitive decline associated with dementia.
How Do You Prepare for Dementia? An Interview with Stanley Terman
A discussion on the planning, choices and strategies for dealing with dementia
Stanley A. Terman, Ph.D., M.D., is CEO and Medical Director of Caring Advocates and the author of Peaceful Transitions: Stories of Success and Compassion; Plan Now, Die Later—Ironclad Strategy. He is also the creator of My Way Cards/Natural Dying Living Will Cards, … Continue reading
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
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
The Exploitation Of Workers In Board-and-Care Homes
Oftentimes caregivers in these facilities are immigrants, paid far less than the federal minimum wage and face hostile work environments
Board-and-care homes are facilities for elderly people that tend to be cheaper than the average nursing home. These lodgings are former privately owned residences that have been refurbished as care facilities. Oftentimes the staff at these board-and-care homes are comprised … Continue reading
Young Blood and Anti-Aging
Shown to be effective in mice, young-blood infusions remain controversial for human use
Infusing blood plasma from young people into older adults to reverse symptoms of aging (such as dementia or heart disease) may seem a bit vampiric to some. Indeed, the idea of “young blood” producing anti-aging effects for elderly patients sounds … Continue reading
