#dementia

#dementia

After he'd cleared out the liquor cabinet, Harper, a prolific academic who has authored several books, announced he was tired of writing. Next the once daily runner quit going to the gym. Kostalik noticed he also was growing more forgetful. The behaviors were unusual enough that, at an annual physical, the couple's physician recommended they consult a neurologist. A battery of medical tests and brain scans revealed that Harper's surprising actions and memory loss were the result of dementia.

My kids' maternal grandfather (my father) is declining rapidly with dementia. Christmas is right around the corner, and making plans has been a last-minute thing due to figuring out whether maternal grandparents would be able to host Christmas. In the previous 25 years, we have worked around the schedule of [my daughters'] paternal grandparents and [my] sister-in-law. This is the first year that we informed my mother-in-law that we would be going to my parents' [house] on Christmas Day.

Books can transport us to new worlds, but few make us experience the slow disappearance of memory quite like 4,4,4&2, the latest project from Scottish publisher Boom Saloon. This visually and emotionally powerful book uses disappearing ink to mirror the experience of dementia, resulting in a reading journey that is as moving as it is unique. 4,4,4&2 is crafted to look and feel like a cherished family cookbook.

Brooks died peacefully on Saturday with his loved ones at his bedside after a short illness, according to a statement shared by his family.

Researchers from Duke University discovered that MRI brain imaging during midlife can accurately determine the pace of biological aging, predicting health outcomes later in life.

The journey from curtain call to home computer screen is familiar and comfortable for Arifa Akbar, yet it exists close to troubling thoughts and feelings.

Dementia, affecting memory and daily activities, is expected to impact over 150 million people globally by 2050, significantly increasing with age, particularly in those over 90.

Dr. Arman Fesharaki-Zadeh emphasized that an active daily exercise practice can enhance neurocognitive function, boost neurogenesis, and improve mood, effectively lowering dementia risk.

What Bruce teaches our girls goes far beyond words. Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.

"It may be one of the first dementias to have a definitive treatment, a cure if you like, a really transformative treatment that allows people to live much longer and much more normal lives..."

Leo Phillips-Waller, after suffering a traumatic brain injury from a crash, now volunteers on a dementia ward, using his experience to help others.

Improv requires performers to pay close attention to each other and be open to continual discovery. A similar external focus and curiosity can help those caring for people with dementia avoid burnout and remain more patient and connected.

"It's hard to put into words. Things that were on the tip of your tongue just would not come out. Out of the 60 tracts in my brain, 27 were damaged."

The new documentary special "Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams?" seeks to explore the complex situation surrounding Wendy Williams, focusing on her fight against the guardianship imposed due to her health issues.

Windass expressed that his ADHD diagnosis made sense upon reflecting on his life, stating that even in school, he struggled to process information.