Alzheimer's Disease Archives - The Alden Report

Four Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise; as of 2016, it is believed that roughly 5.4 million Americans have this condition. Many Alzheimer’s sufferers need the help of a caregiver to perform daily tasks. While caregivers ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Hitting the Right Notes: Music, Memory and Alzheimer’s

No matter what your personality might be like, there’s an excellent chance that you spend a fair amount of time listening to music during the day. Given the number of hours which people spend transfixed to mp3 players and ,,,

Medical Conditions, Mental Health & Well Being

Is There A Connection Between Anemia and Dementia?

Probably the worst part of getting older is the impact of age on the body’s health. Seniors face a number of health-related problems, ranging from declining vision to arthritis to cardiovascular disease. Two issues that millions of senior citizens ,,,

Joint Health, Medical Conditions, Mental Health & Well Being

Want to Help Your Brain? Try Reading a Book

Parents and educators alike have long tried to get children to spend more time reading. So far, their efforts have do not seem to have been particularly effective; a 2007 report by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Alzheimer’s – Another Consequence of Concussions?

You might have noticed that concussions seem to be in the news more and more frequently. There is good reason for this increased media attention; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans suffer 1.7 million traumatic ,,,

Medical Conditions, Mental Health & Well Being

The Benefits of Coffee

It seems like everyone needs a cup of coffee to get going in the morning. But did you know that the drink that helps you wake up can also benefit your health? While you shouldn’t consume excessive amounts of ,,,

Diet & Nutrition

What Being Left-Handed Might Say About You

It’s a statistical fact that most of the people reading this article are right-handed. Because of this, it’s difficult to imagine what the world is like for those who use their left hand for everyday activities. Everything from writing ,,,

Medical Conditions, Mental Health & Well Being, The Human Body

Protecting the Mind From Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging threats to public health, especially for those older than 65 years of age. It is estimated that 4 million Americans and half a million Canadians currently have the disease. While there ,,,