If you have a loved one with dementia, you have probably already started looking at care solutions that can help them live the quality of life that they deserve. Maybe that’s how you found our website. If that’s the case, this … [Read more...]
Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Dementia?
New research indicates that some people are more susceptible to developing dementia than other people are. It has been observed for quite some time, but much of the evidence is anecdotal in nature, and not always supported by … [Read more...]
When Does Dementia Begin?
Pinpointing the starting point for common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, could lead to better overall treatment of the disease and a higher quality of life for longer periods of time. Doing this has proven to be very … [Read more...]
Is There an Elevated Alzheimer’s Risk for Veterans?
A new study focused on veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the likelihood that they would develop cognitive issues in the future. They found that those that were exposed to explosive blasts and suffered traumatic brain injury … [Read more...]
Is It Possible For Seniors to Improve Their Memory?
Many people associate aging with memory loss. It is quite common for someone to see small declines in their memory. Most of the time, these are minor in nature and not long lasting. And some researchers believe that there are things that … [Read more...]
Diet and Dementia
When someone suffers from dementia, moving to a new location can exacerbate symptoms and speed up a potential decline in cognitive health. However, this can be a problematic situation as people with dementia often need professional level … [Read more...]
How Healthy Lifestyles Can Protect the Brain
The very best way to treat dementia is to never have to worry about it in the first place. Prevention is always the best course of action, especially for forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease that don’t have a cure. The … [Read more...]
Earlier Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Detecting Alzheimer’s early on can help lead to a better quality of life for those that are suffering from it. Doctors believe that there are things that can be done to reduce the likelihood that someone will get the disease and things that … [Read more...]
What is Holistic Dementia Treatment?
Every once in a while, the general trend of senior care changes. As an organization that has been in this line of business for a while, we’ve seen a number of these trends emerge. These are not bad things–ultimately they help senior care … [Read more...]
Predicting the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new model has been designed to help those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease gain a better understanding of how the disease progresses as well as help them to pinpoint where they are in that progression. They have … [Read more...]
Postural Sway, and What it Means for Seniors
Postural sway is a term that refers to how much the body moves while someone is standing still. Everyone experiences this to some degree or another. However, there are certain health conditions that can have a bigger impact on postural … [Read more...]
Why Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s aren’t Always Helpful
Alzheimer’s is one of the topics that is covered often here on the Paradise In-Home Care blog. There’s a reason for that; Alzheimer’s is one of the more prevalent issues that impact the elderly. It’s the most widespread form of dementia, … [Read more...]