A diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment may contain a “silver lining” for those with the disease, according to research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Get smart about brain health
By
Catherine O’Brien, Ph.D.
Mar 02, 2015
Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request “brain games” out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen...
Dietary flavonoids may lower odds of subjective cognitive decline
Jul 30, 2021
Associations were strongest for flavones, flavanones, anthocyanins; the dose-response curve was steepest for flavones, then anthocyanins.
Tooth loss may up risk for cognitive decline, dementia
Jul 08, 2021
A dose-response relationship was demonstrated between the number of missing teeth and the risk for cognitive decline.
3 approaches may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2017
Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people who have high blood pressure, and increased exercise may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a report released Thursday. But...
Residential green space may aid cognition in adult women
Apr 28, 2022
Increasing green space is associated with higher scores for overall cognition and psychomotor speed/attention, but not higher scores for learning/working memory.
ASA: Myocardial infarction may hasten cognitive decline in adults
Feb 03, 2022
Participants with incident MI had significantly faster declines in global cognition, memory and executive function than those without MI
Higher habitual coffee intake may slow cognitive decline
Nov 30, 2021
Higher baseline coffee consumption also was linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period, as shown on brain MRI scans.
Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.
Here’s some help with educating residents about cognitive health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2018
If you’re looking for programming to offer as part of your senior living community’s wellness initiative or general activities, then you may be interested in a free toolkit from the federal...