U.S. surgeons generals declare dementia a huge public health crisis
As a society, we can do better when it comes to caring for the elderly. Many people go about their daily lives without giving too much thought to the men and women who have paved the way before us, or those who are caring for them. There is a common misguided idea...
Working on relationship leads to better dementia care
What makes dementia so devastating is that it diminishes the self, the mind and the body. The deterioration of the brain’s functions means a shift in behavior. What’s worse is that these effects on behavior are degenerative. This outcome puts a heavy load and strain...
New study shows coffee can help prevent dementia-causing protein buildup
For many, a cup of coffee can provide some much-needed fuel for a busy workday. A cup of Joe also brings us together for a good conversation and social therapy. Now, new research out of Rutgers University has found that coffee may help combat both Parkinson’s disease...