Physical exercise helps to prevent or slow down physical and mental deterioration. The latest research demonstrates that Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers benefit by a routine fitness program. Here are some basic concepts for creating an exercise program for Silver Sneakers.

Alzheimer’s Disease is influenced by many factors. Researchers throughout the globe are working feverishly on trying to understand and cure this dreaded disease. The following are the latest findings:

There is an even more insidious toll on the caregiver which is an erosion of personal health and a shorter lifespan!

During the holiday season Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers often feel a little sadder and more stressed. However, it doesn´t have to be this way! Here are some suggestions.

Alzheimer’s and Halloween have something in common- they are both scary! Here are some tips for a fun Halloween:

Studies have shown that negative expectations for aging shorten life and deplete life quality. Stress and negative thinking have been linked to every major disease, Alzheimer’s included! We need to activate our joy and aim for a positive outlook as we get older

If Alzheimer’s erases memory, then the patient must compensate for this memory loss. Writing things down relieves the burden of recall! Look at all the positive goals memoir writing will accomplish.

Brain changes occur many years before the manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms; prevention treatment could begin at an early age to avoid the characteristic damage of plaques and tangles.

Alzheimer's reveals one of life's secrets, to live in the moment.

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The message is to focus on the lifestyle changes you can make at this very moment to be brain smart.