“U.S. News & World Report” has ranked the MIND diet, said to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, as the easiest diet to follow and the second best overall diet (tying in both categories)...
More news for Monday, Jan. 11
Jan 10, 2016
Caregiver accused of stealing from 90-year-old man with dementia … Fatal shooting at senior facility called a suicide
Lumosity to pay $2 million to settle deceptive advertising charges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2016
Lumosity has agreed to pay $2 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers with unfounded claims that its “brain games” can reduce or delay cognitive impairment...
Circulation issue tied to psychosis in those with Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
A new study has found that cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.
Silverado names new president and COO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2016
Shamim Wu has been named president and chief operating officer of Silverado, effective Jan. 18.
Clinton shares Alzheimer’s plans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled a plan Dec. 22 to invest $2 billion per year to prevent, treat and make possible a cure for Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2025 if she...
Age of Disruption Tour dates announced
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2015
The 21-state tour will begin March 28 in Santa Fe, NM, and will end Nov. 18 in Houston.
Combating memory decline will be focus of $15 million study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 17, 2015
Researchers at two universities have launched a $15 million clinical trial to investigate whether mental decline in older adults can be slowed or halted through exercise and other health-related interventions.
3-D games may help aging seniors maintain cognitive abilities
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2015
In addition to improving eye-hand coordination and reaction time, these games also may help people who lose memory as they age or suffer from dementia.
Negative beliefs about aging a self-fulfilling prophecy?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2015
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that individuals who hold negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.