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A surprising new study offers hope from an unexpected place: the routine shingles vaccine. Researchers in Wales discovered that older adults who received the shingles shot were significantly less likely to develop dementia — and people already living with dementia appeared to decline more slowly. For caregivers and families, this opens a door to a potential new too...
As a dementia silently erodes nerve cell networks in the brain, it disrupts self-referential thinking. That means a person is unable to see changes in themselves, known as anosognosia. Understanding how this condition affects getting an evaluation and making decisions allows all of us to plan for a better outcome.
The Word That Changes Everything: Anosognosia</...Why Choline Matters in Dementia Care
Choline is essential for producing acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter deeply involved in memory and learning. In Alzheimer’s disease, acetylcholine levels drop early and significantly. Many older adults, especially those with cognitive decline, do not get enough choline in their diets.
For caregivers, choline-rich foods offer a...
