Brain Awareness Month – March Updates.

March is Brain Month. All over the world, people like you are thinking about the way their brain works and what can be done to guard against memory loss. You’ve already taken important steps in this direction and below we bring you more quick reminders....
Take the Brain Tour.

Take the Brain Tour.

From the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) This Brain Tour examines the key functions of the brain then the slide sequence moves into how the brain is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. (Note: Alzheimer’s disease is one of the pathways to...
Dementia: What can I do to help?

Dementia: What can I do to help?

Dementia is a cruel disease. Only a small percentage of us will suffer from dementia but most of us know someone who is coping with it. Being a friend, caregiver and/or family member can be distressing and we often feel at a loss as to what to do to help. Here are...
Will I Get Alzheimer’s Too?

Will I Get Alzheimer’s Too?

It’s natural to worry about developing  dementia—particularly Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form— especially if it runs in your family. However, the most dominant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age,  meaning the risk increases as we get older,...
Is it Dementia or Alzheimer’s?

Is it Dementia or Alzheimer’s?

Are YOU confused? You’re not alone! As more and more people are diagnosed with brain disorders, the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s are bandied about. But what do they mean? Here’s the simple answer. Dementia isn’t a specific disease. Dementia is the overall term that...