Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and the #1 cause of long-term disability. Having one stroke increases the risk for having another stroke in the next year. Recognizing the early signs of stroke can save lives, prevent long-term disability, and improve quality of life.
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Age-Related Hearing Loss Can Harm Your Health
People often start losing some range of hearing in their fifties or by age sixty, which is the point at which data shows many Americans begin to suffer some hearing loss. Approximately forty-eight million Americans live with hearing loss. It’s critical to have your hearing checked regularly, as undetected hearing loss can lead or contribute to isolation, depression and other health woes.
Read More »Namenda only Works for Severe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
None of the current treatments for dementia will radically improve patients’ memory or thinking, nor will they stop the progression of the disease. However, Namenda may help moderate or severe dementia, while Aricept, Razadyne, or Exelon may help patients with dementia ranging from mild to severe.
Read More »Benadryl and Other Common Medications are Linked to Dementia in Men and Women
Many people turn to over-the-counter medicines when they need relief from allergy and cold symptoms or have trouble falling asleep. That’s why you might be concerned about this study showing that one of the most common of those drugs—Benadryl could lead to serious health problems, including dementia.
Read More »How Light Can Improve Life for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
What small thing can you change that might make a difference in the lives of Alzheimer’s and related dementias patients?
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