It also will depend on the type of dementia. The truth is, people coping with this illness can still enjoy a range of activities. Dementias such as Alzheimer's disease tend to rob sufferers of their ...

It also inspired academic researchers to explore whether cognitive training really can make people smarter ... lower risk of dementia a decade later. People who played two other games, a memory ...

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Sleepiness During the Day May Be Tied to Pre-Dementia Syndrome ... that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...

Some brain training companies have said that their games can help stave off cognitive decline, but research into the connection is slim. One of the few studies that has looked at this found that ...

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FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The holidays are upon us and they can be hectic times, particularly for those with dementia. Join us for this virtual, no-cost presentation on making the holidays less ...

It also inspired numerous academic researchers to explore whether cognitive training really can make people smarter and even lower the risk for dementia ... use computer games developed to ...

Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people globally, disrupting memory, thinking and reasoning. While it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline with age, ...

During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, and all year round, the Alzheimer’s Association offers free ... of people with dementia, over ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact ...