Health concerns typically grow as people age. From heart disease, arthritis, fall injuries, diabetes and dementia symptoms, these outward signs will begin to become apparent as people age. Some health concerns aren’t always obvious or related, but a new study shows...
Vitamin D is a calciferol that is naturally available in a variety of foods, supplements and can also be produced through sunlight exposure. Most importantly, vitamin D helps the body better absorb calcium and facilitates other functions that promote normal bone...
Anosmia, or the loss of smell, can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s-related complications, according to a new study that focused on observations of older, healthy adults. The loss of smell could also indicate the accumulation of proteins, such as amyloid-beta and tau,...
A $25 million campus will provide Arizonans with a comprehensive facility that addresses a range of symptoms and forms of dementia, helping fulfill a need of the aging community. Called the Dementia Care and Education Center, the state-of-the-art medical facility is...
Losing the ability to recall can be one of the earliest indicators of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. However, despite the prevalence of dementia cases nationally and around the globe, there is a disproportionately low number of people who...
Exercise has a way of supporting a person’s overall health, and not just when it comes to physical endurance, mobility, flexibility and stamina. Did you know it is also beneficial to the brain? As someone begins to participate in consistent physical activity, their...
