Specialized health care for brain-related issues can be lacking in rural areas, but collaborative, community-based approaches can help address these inequities.
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Mild cognitive decline doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop dementia. But it’s a common fear.
Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.
Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but
cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.
Medicare covers an annual well-check visit that could potentially identify cognitive issues, but only about half of beneficiaries take advantage of them.
Dementia does not manifest solely as a memory problem. People with dementia can also experience issues with learning, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour.
While longer naps are a normal part of aging, excessively long dozes could be a warning signal for cognitive decline.
Genetics and other health conditions were both linked to greater risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.
New diagnostic tool for dementia could improve early detection.
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and therefore a good time to talk about dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common dementia, but there are others to be aware of, a gerontologist explains.
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