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Dementia Risk Factors

Dementia Risk Factors

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Dementia, a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Dementia is not a specific disease, but a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. Dementia can interfere with your daily life and make it hard to do the things you enjoy. But what causes dementia? And can we prevent it? Well, there are many factors that can increase or decrease your risk of developing dementia. Some of these factors are modifiable, meaning you can change them by making healthy choices. Others are non-modifiable, meaning you cannot control them. Let’s start with the […]

Dementia & Cognitive Impairment

Dementia & Cognitive Impairment

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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental abilities that interferes with daily life. It can affect memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. There are many types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and more. Each one has its own causes and symptoms, but they all share some common features. Cognitive impairment is a broader term that refers to any difficulty with mental processes, such as attention, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and remembering. Cognitive impairment can range from mild to severe, and it can be caused by various factors, such as […]

What is Memory Care?

What is Memory Care?

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Memory care is a type of long-term care that is designed specifically for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. According to Columbia University Irving Medical Center, around 10% of older adults aged 65 and older have dementia, and around 22% of older adults have mild cognitive impairment; these percentages increase as older adults age, with around 35% of older adults aged 90 and older having dementia. In the United States, it is about 16 million people. For people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, independence often decreases as symptoms become more severe. Memory care facilities offer a safe and […]