Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronic disease. They allow patients to regain some of their independence by helping with small everyday tasks like opening and closing doors, fetching meds, acting as a prop or support as their owner stands, switching on lights and attracting attention…
It’s totally normal to forget things from time to time, particularly as you get older, but Alzheimer’s disease is much more than forgetting someone’s birthday or where you put your keys. MORE: Are firefighters more at risk of developing dementia? According to an article in the…
This video from the Alzheimer’s Society explains the second most common form of dementia: vascular dementia. MORE: What is dementia with Lewy bodies? The disease is caused by an interruption in blood flow to the brain. The nerve cells in the brain require oxygen and other nutrients delivered by the…
Clinical trials are essential to help improve treatments, therapies and diagnostic techniques for Alzheimer’s disease and hopefully, one day find a cure. However, there’s a lot of misinformation out there so we’ve put together a list of myths and facts about clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease based on information from the…
The Univesity of Maine is hosting an art exhibition featuring New York artist Jason Bard Yarmosky’s grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. MORE: Look inside the brain of an Alzheimer’s patient. According to a report on Bangor Daily News, Yarmosky has been painting pictures of his grandparents for…
Over the years, researchers have focused on the connection between firefighting and various diseases, including cancer and heart disease, but could firefighters also be more at risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? MORE: The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease. According to an article on firechief.com, although there has yet…
Service dogs can provide a helping hand for anyone suffering from dementia. They can be taught hundreds of small tasks that can really make a big difference to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients, giving them back some autonomy, allowing them to get more out of life and taking some of the burden from caregivers.
Shazam, the app that displays song lyrics as they’re playing, has teamed up with Innocean Worldwide U.K., Tristan Lenczner, and Alzheimer’s Society U.K. to raise awareness of the disease among younger generations. MORE: Alzheimer’s Society explains how the brain works. Although Alzheimer’s disease tends to…
Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease. As well as being a trusted friend, service dogs can expand owners’ motor abilities, granting them new independence…
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: Tracking early-onset Alzheimer’s patients could be key to finding a cure. Krane shares…
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