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Understanding the Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is well known that Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, advancing through distinct stages of decline. Every individual will experience the disease differently, but the trajectory of the disease from the beginning to the end is often similar. On average, a person lives for four to eight years after diagnosis. However, changes in the brain related to the disease begin years before any...
U.S. Government Ramps Up Alzheimer’s Research
On August 23rd the U.S. Senate voted to pass the largest increase in history earmarked for Alzheimer’s Research. The increase of $425 million would go to Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health. This funding would bring the country’s total investment to $2.34 billion for fiscal year 2019. If signed into law, this would mark the fourth year in a row that the...
Understanding Subjective Cognitive Decline — An Early Marker for Dementia
A recent research study conducted by the Harvard Medical School suggests that brain changes leading up to what is ultimately an Alzheimer's diagnosis occur many years before onset of symptoms. Another of many important notes on the science of cognitive decline, then, is when should analysis of decline begin for a will contest attorney involved in an inheritance dispute? As we’ve discussed...
Alternative Approaches to Dementia Treatment
Caregivers in the Netherlands have been taking a non-traditional approach to dementia treatment with great success. This unorthodox treatment recognizes the overarching importance of relaxation, paired with a connection to childhood memories, sensory aids, soothing music, family dynamics and other powerful tools that aid in calming and nurturing residents.
New Study Reveals Excess Belly Fat Can Lead to Cognitive Decline
We’ve discussed at length on this blog that dementia is on the rise. As a matter of fact, 47 million people worldwide are affected by dementia and by the year 2030 that number is expected to rise to 75 million. One other topic we’ve explored is the myriad of risk factors that can lead to dementia, obesity among them. According to a study released in late July, researchers have concluded that...
BREAKING NEWS: Massachusetts Passes Landmark Dementia & Alzheimer’s Law
Last week the state of Massachusetts passed a landmark, multifaceted law that aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Currently, no other state in the country has a comparable law.