Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s is challenging. Many caregivers report high levels of stress like anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, and lack of concentration. There are over 12 million Americans providing care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s, so we gathered advice from others who are dealing with the challenges themselves. Our list of the… Read More »
Today more than 6 million people in the U.S. live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and this total is project to increase to 13.9 million by 2060. For the family of a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it is common to be faced with the all-important question of Alzheimer’s driver safety. It’s… Read More »
Testing for Mild Cognitive Impairment Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, is an intermediate stage condition between normal cognitive functioning and Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia: Signs of MCI include a “change in cognition” — this typically means memory problems, but it can also include planning and reasoning skills that could negatively affect higher… Read More »
Several types of common over-the-counter drugs can cause cognitive impairment. People with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease face a 250% increased risk of cognitive impairment from these drugs. New research published in the medical journal from the American Academy of Neurology highlights several common medications that can cause memory loss and cognitive impairment. These… Read More »
As the world experiences a wave of mandatory social distancing measures, we thought it would be useful to list a few ways to boost both your immune system and mental health: 1. Eat Healthy Foods Eating a healthy diet is common sense for overall well-being. While no single food will magically fend off illness, certain… Read More »
Facebook recently announced its intention to acquire CTRL-Labs, a neural interface startup developing a wristband that can control computers and other devices. The wristband works by decoding electrical signals travelling through muscles in the forearm. CTRL-Labs will now be part of Facebook’s Reality Labs group. The CTRL-Labs acquisition (between $500 Million – $1 Billion) kicks… Read More »