Author Archives: Marta Ribeiro

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that makes a person lose their cognitive abilities, altering daily functioning and leading to various levels of physical and emotional stress. Here are 10 things you should know about Alzheimer’s disease, according to healthline.com: 1. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form…

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness. Those who suffer from it, slowly start to lose themselves and there’s not much that can be done. Unfortunately, this is a disease that is becoming more common, affecting more and more people around the world. It’s estimated that more than 40…

Alzheimer’s disease is an extremely common disease, even though the public may not know it. In fact, it’s estimated that one in nine people over the age of 65 years old has Alzheimer’s disease. That’s a very high number for a disease that takes away your life. MORE:…

When people hear about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, many think there’s no difference between the conditions. But that’s not true. MORE: Understand Alzheimer’s disease in just three minutes with this animated video Even though this confusion may be understandable since both disease are very similar, there are a few…

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, communicating starts to become a problem. This Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources film focuses on how communication skills are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and how we can help patients who are struggling. MORE: Understand how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain The video offers practical advice…

We’re all familiar with Alzheimer’s disease — it’s the disease that robs us of our loved ones and robs the ones we love of their experiences. But do we actually know what can cause it and what the risks are? Is there something we can do to minimize the risk…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that makes a person lose their cognitive abilities, altering daily functioning and leading to various levels of physical and emotional stress. Following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a lot of things can go through your mind. You’ll need some time to sort through your thoughts. After your mind…

There has been much talk about whether or not head trauma can lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia later in life. According to the Mayo Clinic, research has found serious head injuries that result in being unconscious for more than 24 hours represent a greater risk of developing the disease. MORE: …

This moving video from Tribemix explores how modern technology is helping people with dementia. MORE: Find out about the use of music therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease The footage shows three dementia patients using a virtual reality headset that surrounds them with peaceful settings like beaches and forests. The experience helps to…

Music has been proven to have a beneficial effect on people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Aside from providing fun and enjoyment, music can also help in other ways, according to umh.org and alzheimers.net. Music helps to bring back memories and emotions.  Everyone has…