It’s common to experience a decline in mental health or memory loss as you get older. As you grow old, your brain’s volume gradually shrinks which causes some of the nerve cells in the brain to shrink or lose connections with other nerve cells. Also, blood flow within your brain slows somewhat with age. It’s important to find ways to… Read More
There are no two ways about eating a healthy diet being very important for the general well-being, but it might be even more beneficial in the prevention and delay of the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease. Diet aside, genetics, stress, and mental stimulation are other factors that should be taken into account for prevention. Great mental health can easily be maintained… Read More
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease presents many challenges for caregivers, mealtime challenges being one of them. The way out is proper identification of your family member’s struggles and devising strategies to work around them. Loss of appetite in individuals with Alzheimer’s can be attributed to Alzheimer’s disease-related issues like cognitive impairment, coordination problems, decline in sensory perception, etc. Anthem… Read More
You aren’t alone if you are concerned about high blood pressure (BP), or are worried about a senior relative having a stroke or heart attacks as high blood pressure or hypertension is the most common chronic condition among the elderly. You’d be surprised to know that medications for blood pressure are among the most commonly taken drugs in the United… Read More