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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW Have you heard the claim about fish oil and its ability to improve your memory or reduce your risk of dementia? Here are the facts, according to research. Also, learn about brain shrinkage, life stories for people with dementia and tips on how to help someone adjust to a nursing home or assisted living. Hype or Truth? Your Brain on Fish Oil & Omega Fatty Acids It seems as if there's always a supplement being hyped as being able to improve your memory or increase your energy. One that's frequently being talked about lately is fish oil and its purported benefits on brain health. But does it really make a difference?... Read more Sharing the Life Story of a Loved One with Dementia Imagine that you're a person with dementia receiving help with your basic care needs. Due to word-finding difficulty, memory problems or other symptoms of dementia, you might not be able to clearly converse about your life, your preferences, or your family. One way to aid people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in this common situation is to develop life stories to share...  Read more Search Related Topics:  preserving memories  memory tips  tips for visiting 5 Ways to Help Loved Ones with Dementia Adjust to a Facility Changes in the environment can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. If your loved one with dementia is moving to a nursing home, how can you help with that transition? Try these 5 tips: ... Read more Search Related Topics:  adjusting to a nursing home  advocating for a loved one  coping with alzheimer's Your Brain: Does Size Matter? Have you ever watched the movie, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"? If so, I'm sure your burning question about this story is if the shrinking of the kids- and consequently their brains- affected their memory. Right?  Or not. But here's your opportunity to learn more about your brain, how its size affects your memory and how you may be able to prevent or slow brain atrophy... Read more Search Related Topics:  benefits of physical exercise  vitamin b12 deficiency  early signs of dementia Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Dementia Training Early Alzheimer 'S Dementia Caregiver What Is Dementia Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW 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 © 2014 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