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New Study: Alzheimer’s Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms Develop

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New Study: Alzheimer’s Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms Develop

Dr. Kumar Rajan, associate professor of internal medicine, and his colleagues at Rush University Medical Center tested over 2,000 seniors (without dementia) for 18 years to determine if there was a pattern among those who develop Alzheimer’s. Based on their sample, the 21% of elders who went on to develop Alzheimer’s had evidence of cognitive […]

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9 Caregiver Tips for Elders with Alzheimer’s Disease

By: Kathy Kappler Typically, when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or Dementia, the family wants to undergo a trial period of keeping their elder at home before considering transitioning to a senior care community. This is both noble an admirable since elder care is extremely stressful, albeit rewarding. However, even if […]

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Old-Timers Vs. Alzheimer’s: Adult Family Homes in Auburn

Samantha didn’t know she had Alzheimer’s Disease and neither did her family. They all thought something was off; something was wrong, but they couldn’t place their finger on it. She had had plenty of doctors’ appointments and checkups, but nothing in her medical history, blood tests, or physical exams showed any signs of dementia or […]

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Stanford’s Cure for Alzheimers

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A relatively new study conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine (led by Dr. Jenny Johansson) appears to have made a breakthrough in the fight to cure Alzheimer’s Disease. Microglia and Alzheimers When analyzing the brain, researchers discovered that roughly 15 percent of the cells in the brain are Microglia. Microglia are, as the […]

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What is the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?

That is an excellent question and one that’s been the cause of significant confusion. In some cases they’re used interchangeably and while they are “related,” they are not the same thing. We’ll explain it a few ways so if one doesn’t make sense, hopefully another will! Dementia is a symptom, not a condition. You can […]

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New Alzheimer’s Research is a “Technical Tour de Force”

By: Kecia Lilly This is great news… but preceded by some bad news, but it’s okay, because we’ll finish this article strong. There’s a lot of funding being funneled into Alzheimer’s research – and for good reason. 44 million people (in the world) are suffering from dementia and by 2050 that number is expected to […]

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Memory Care in Washington

Find the Best Memory Care in Washington: Personalized Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Are you searching for memory care in Washington? For families of seniors with Alzheimer’s or advanced Dementia, finding the right care can be challenging. Memory care services are typically offered in assisted living facilities, adult family homes, and continuum-of-care communities, where seniors […]

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Our Physicians Advisory Board members actively share their knowledge with our community. They regularly contribute to #TheSeniorSpotlight Podcast, where they discuss critical topics in senior care, and publish thought leadership articles on our blog and in industry publications. Learn more about our Physicians Advisory Board.

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