About Alzheimer's / Dementia: A Video Game that Speeds Up Brain Processing?

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia The symptoms of Alzheimer's are not normal or expected, but as we age, our brain functioning typically does experience a gradual decline, especially in processing speed. What if I told you that you could stop that decline for several years, or even improve your mental abilities by simply playing a video game? According to recent research, that may prove true. How Can Video Games Be Good for Your Brain? If you were a fly on the wall of my house, chances are you'd hear, "Too much tv and video games will rot your brains!" Turns out, I may have to revise that opinion. A study published online in the journal... Read more Feeling Guilt or Grief After Placing Someone in a Nursing Home? Have you ever heard someone say, "I can't wait for the time when I can't care for myself so I get to live in a nursing home!"? Nah, me either.... Read more Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Personality? Alzheimer's disease can affect memory (both short-term and long-term), word-finding abilities, and the decision-making ability of the person with the disease. But, does Alzheimer's change someone's basic personality? The answer? Sometimes.... Read more Why Share Life Stories of People Who Have Dementia? Back when we started our dementia unit at the facility where I work, the one thing we wanted at the top of all the priorities was the people who would... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimer 'S Brain Alzheimers Home Care Dementia Care Dementia Nursing Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement