Here's How Caffeine Can Super-Size Your Memory

Here's How Caffeine Can Super-Size Your Memory By Esther Heerema, MSW Some research has suggested that coffee- a significant source of caffeine in the diets of many- can decrease your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future. But, in addition to decreasing your dementia risk, it may also be able to boost your memory today.  Here's How Caffeine May Super-Size Your Memory  Is it just coffee, or do other sources of caffeine have the same effect of boosting your memory?   READ NOW Detect Early Dementia with the Stroop Test  The Stroop Test is an effective and easy way to spot possible dementia before it progresses to more obvious signs. It tests our executive functioning, and this ability is often affected in the early stages of dementia.   READ NOW Use These 19 Tips to Improve the Bathing and Showering Challenge  Bath time for someone with dementia can be an all-out battle. These tips can help make it easier for both of you.  READ NOW When NOT to Take Antipsychotic Drugs in Dementia  Antipsychotic medications have their time and place, but often, that time and place is not when someone has dementia.   READ NOW Stop Doing These 10 Things if You Have Alzheimer's Disease  Sometimes, we're our own worst enemy when it comes to coping with dementia. Help yourself respond more effectively by skipping these 10 common reactions. READ NOW When You Should Use Reality Orientation in Dementia  Often, it's unsuccessful and unwise to try to challenge the reality of the person with dementia. However, there are times when it can be helpful.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Lung Cancer AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.