Having a Purpose in Life Could Reduce Dementia Risk by Nearly One-Third Wednesday, August 27, 2025 dementia purpose longevity bluezones cognitivehealth wellbeing brainhealth aging research prevention Research focusing on Blue Zones—regions around the world where people enjoy exceptional longevity—has uncovered a compelling connection between having a sense of purpose and reduced dementia risk. These areas, which include … Read More
Record Number of Dementia Diagnoses in England: Six Early Symptoms to Watch For Tuesday, August 26, 2025 dementia nhs diagnosis symptoms earlywarning memoryloss healthcare england awareness detection Dementia diagnoses in England have reached record levels this year, prompting the NHS to urge the public to stay vigilant for early symptoms. Early detection is crucial for timely support and treatment, making awareness of … Read More
Cats with Dementia Unlock Breakthrough for Alzheimer’s Research Wednesday, August 13, 2025 dementia alzheimer’s cats neuroscience research universityofedinburgh aging cognition medicine breakthrough Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have made a promising discovery: cats can develop dementia in ways strikingly similar to humans. This breakthrough could pave the way for improved understanding and treatment of … Read More
Recognizing Dementia Through Changes in Walking Behavior Sunday, July 27, 2025 dementia walking bahavior alzheimers wandering safety memory caregiving orientation wellbeing Dementia is widely recognized for its cognitive symptoms such as memory decline and behavioral changes, but it can also manifest through physical signs. One such symptom involves changes in how a person walks or moves about, … Read More
Illnesses Before 55 May Double Dementia Risk, New Oxford Study Finds Thursday, July 17, 2025 dementia heartdisease diabetes mentalhealth stroke multimorbidity aging neurology prevention oxford A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes before age 55 can significantly raise the risk of dementia in later life. Additionally, strokes … Read More
Fiona Phillips' Husband Shares the One Word He Avoids Saying as She Battles Alzheimer's Tuesday, July 15, 2025 alzheimers caregiving compassion dementia empathy fionaphillips martinfrizell roleplay memoryloss support Fiona Phillips' diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s has profoundly affected not only her life but also the lives of her family. Her husband, Martin Frizell, has become her primary caregiver and has learned firsthand … Read More