We know dealing with a condition such as Alzheimer’s disease can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, both for the patients and the caregivers. You feel like you’re not doing enough or as if the disease is taking up all your time and attention. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered …
Many people believe that memory function can be improved by increasing your levels of vitamin B12. Though there is evidence to suggest that people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often deficient in this vitamin, studies have found that taking supplements or increasing dietary vitamin B12 does not improve…
Alzheimer’s disease shares many of the same symptoms as depression, often making diagnosis of the disease difficult for doctors, particularly during the early stages. To compound matters further, often people living with Alzheimer’s disease also have depression. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are treatments and therapies…
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic…
According to the Mayo Clinic, people who are deficient in vitamin D are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia later in life. However, it’s not yet clear whether taking vitamin D supplements or spending more time in the sun could lower the…
Over the past few years, scientists have been researching whether insulin (a hormone used to regulate blood sugar levels) could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. MORE: The Alzheimer’s Society explains how the brain works. According to the Mayo Clinic, insufficient levels of insulin may…
According to a Mayo Clinic report, phosphatidylserine supplements may help people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease improve their memory and other cognitive functions. Studies have found that taking the food supplement can improve behaviour and some cognitive abilities. The supplement only had an effect on people who presented…
This animated video from the Alzheimer’s Society in the U.K. explains how brain cells work. Brains are made up of billions of nerve cells that are all communicating with each other by transmitting electrical signals. If nerve cells are starved of oxygen or vital nutrients they become…
While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and fulfilling life. Establishing good habits and routines takes time, but as Gunnar Esiason points out in his blog Own It, there are some “common sense approaches” to…
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…
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