The idea of seeing a loved one decline and lose their ability to recall their most treasured memories is devastating. However, it is a fact of life for an increasing number of people. A group of experts on population health convened by the Alzheimer Society of Canada in 2015 estimated that nearly one million Canadians will…
Former Sen. Adlai Stevenson III Dies At 90
Former Illinois Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, a Democrat, has died at the age of 90, his family has confirmed. His son Adlai Stevenson IV said the Illinois Democrat had passed away at his North Side home in Chicago on Monday, and added that he had dementia. “He just faded away,” his son told the Chicago Sun…
Habits That Can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
People make choices every day that affect whether or not they will develop dementia in the years to come—and how fast it progresses if it does show up. Dementia is a progressive disease that can eventually cause deterioration of brain function—such as your ability to form thoughts and recall memories. It can also dramatically alter…
Costly Spice Surprisingly Effective for Alzheimer’s
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, and for good reason. Evidence suggests this unique and costly spice may have a significant impact on the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Saffron is harvested from the stigma of Crocus sativus, a perennial plant belonging to the iris family. The flower has…
Frank Bonner, Herb Tarlek on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 79
LOS ANGELES—Frank Bonner, who played a brash salesman with an affection for polyester plaid suits on the TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died. He was 79. Bonner died Wednesday from complications of Lewy body dementia, said his daughter, Desiree Boers-Kort. The actor died at his home in Laguna Niguel, south of Los Angeles. He…
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Toll of Caregiving
May 26, 2021
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The loss of a husband, the death of a sister, and taking in an elderly mother with dementia: This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon. The 66-year-old Elon has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults. But her experiences over the past year have taught her what families go through…
Heartwarming Video Shows Mom With Dementia Who Can’t Recognize Son—Until He Says ‘I’m Your Son’
A mom living with dementia had a memorable moment with her son—captured on video and later shared online—when he visited her and she, at first, failed to recognize who he was. When asked who he was, she confusedly said he was a “lovely carer,” only then to learn the truth, whereupon she broke into song with her…
Film Review of ‘The Father’: An Unflinchingly Realistic Look at Dementia
PG-13 | 1h 37min | Drama | 26 February 2021 (USA) There are some basic issues that we all think about from time to time: our own mortality, the meaning of our existence, what happens after death, and so on. But many of us have also thought about the mortality and decline of the elders…
Dementia: Listening to A Favourite Playlist Linked to Reduced Symptoms
While music therapy reportedly has a positive effect on behaviour and mood in people living with dementia, it is not always easily accessible, particularly when resources for specialised dementia care may be limited. A new Australian study has found listening to personalised music or a playlist of one’s favourite music to be an affordable, non-drug…
Woman With Dementia Who Is Opposed to Vaccines Should Not Get Jab, Judge Rules
An 85-year-old woman who suffers from dementia and is in a care home should not be given a coronavirus vaccine, a judge has ruled. Mr. Justice Hayden was told that the woman, a former secretary at a factory in London, had a long-standing opposition to vaccines and would need to be restrained before being given…
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