Dementia

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance

A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%
Comparison of two brain diagrams. Left, normal brain, right, brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review

A man in the gym

A huge study: This is the exact age at which physical exercise reduces dementia risk by 45%

A doctor looks at a brain X-ray

A doctor reveals how to reduce the risk of dementia – with one simple food every day


Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.


Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog

Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.

 Amelia the dog, looking happy and fabulous in Tel Aviv (Illustrative).

If you can't do this while showering, it could be a sign of dementia - study

Identifying the early stages of dementia is crucial for future treatment. New research reveals an unexpected symptom that can act as a warning sign.

 Shower

How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study

By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.

If you need surgery, it may be time to quit smoking (illustrative)

No need to do brain exercise's anymore, some personality traits have a lower risk of Alzheimer's

People who "exercise" their brains are known to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia when they get older.

 An illustrative image of a brain.

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet before coming to Washington but developed into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist.

 Former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn attend the "All Together Now - A Celebration of Service" at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington March 21, 2011.

Middle-aged people who eat strawberries daily could reduce their risk of dementia - study

Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that have been offered a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements.

Strawberry picking at Darom Adom

How to support individuals with dementia during wartime

The war days cause extra anxiety for dementia patients, complicating their ability to express themselves and follow instructions.


Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them

New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.


How to care for an aging parent: Lessons from my mother - opinion

Those of us being entreated to care for the elderly understand precious little of life as they experience it.

 THE WRITER’S MOTHER sits in her garden.