There are a number of reasons why automobiles pose particular risks for persons afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Most obviously, a motor vehicle is a 2,000-lb …
Why Is Purple the Color for Alzheimer’s Awareness?
An Overview of the Symbolism Behind the Color Purple “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” …
Alzheimer’s Proofing Vs. Baby Proofing: An Overview
Alzheimer’s Proofing Vs. Baby Proofing: An Overview I have had the experience of having to make alterations around the house to better accommodate my Alzheimer’s-afflicted dad. As I reflect on …
Alzheimer’s, Too Much Television, and Too Much Sitting
Alzheimer’s, Too Much Television, and Too Much Sitting It will come as no surprise to most readers that excessive TV-watching may be detrimental to one’s health. There are reports of …
Alzheimer’s-Proofing Your Diet: Carbs, Fats and ‘Exotics’
Alzheimer’s-Proofing Your Diet: Carbs, Fats and ‘Exotics’ This is Part Two in a series on Alzheimer’s-proofing your diet. In Part One, I surveyed several vitamin (including B12, D, E, folic …
How to Detect Alzheimer’s: 10 Tests of Varying Accuracy
How to Detect Alzheimer’s: 10 Tests of Varying Accuracy There are a number of things that can be meant by “detecting Alzheimer’s Disease.” For one, Alzheimer’s progresses (or regresses) in …
Alzheimer’s and Sleep: Herbs, Spices, and Other Supplements
Alzheimer’s and Sleep: Herbs, Spices, and Other Supplements This Is Part 2 of a Two-Part Series on Alzheimer’s and Sleep How Can We Improve our Caliber of Sleep? There are …
Alzheimer’s and Sleep: Too Little, Too Much and Just Right
Alzheimer’s and Sleep: Too Little, Too Much and Just Right Part 1 of a Two-Part Series on Alzheimer’s and Sleep Dementia can run the gamut in terms of sleep disturbances. …
Alzheimer’s-Proof Your Retirement: Long-Term Care Insurance
Alzheimer’s-Proof Your Retirement Savings With Long-Term Care Insurance My dad, Jim, passed in 2016 at age 85 from Alzheimer’s-related complications. At the time, he had been in a nursing home …
Alzheimer’s-Proof Your Diet: Vitamin D and Other Nutrients
Alzheimer’s-Proof Your Diet: Vitamin D and Other Nutrients The prospect that I might end up like my dad frankly terrifies me. I watched helplessly as he slowly lost his faculties …