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 | Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)- It isn't the same as Alzheimer's, but it shares some of the same characteristics: poor memory, decreased concentration, word-finding difficulties and more. Many people with MCI go on to develop Alzheimer's disease, while others do not. (See Is It Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer's? for more information about MCI.) A recent study demonstrated significant improvement in the cognitive abilities of people with MCI, and the "medicine" was pretty tasty! Today's newsletter highlights this research study as well as some other recent Alzheimer's news and information. | |
Study: Is Chocolate Good for the Brain?
Now here's some research news I love! Chocolate, specifically cocoa flavanols, was shown to boost brain power in older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. A recent study in the journal Hypertension, which is published by the American Heart Association, outlines the news. Ninety older... Read more
| Vascular Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease: What's the Difference?
Do you ever get confused about the different types of dementia you hear about? While Alzheimer's is the most common type, it's not the only one. Shortly after I was... Read more
| A Sign of Alzheimer's Disease: Poor Judgment
We often think of short term memory problems as one of the main signs of early Alzheimer's disease. For example, if your wife forgets that her brother stopped by earlier... Read more
| One of 10 Pet Peeves: Child-Like Interactions and Alzheimer's Disease
When I first started working with people who have Alzheimer's disease, a mentor and friend of mine cautioned against treating these adults like little children. I think this may have... Read more
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