Recent Posts in Alzheimer's Disease

• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 29-Aug-2017

  The Many Benefits of Yoga for Brain Health

  For decades, yoga has been hailed as a vastly beneficial form of exercise, especially for seniors. It allows them to improve flexibility, balance, overall strength, and mood. This low impact form of exercise even helps ward off conditions like ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 26-Jul-2017

  Is It Safe for People with Alzheimer's to Drive?

  For most people, driving is viewed as a symbol independence and freedom. Taking away that privilege can be a frightening thought. However, seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia will need to find different modes of transportation at some point in ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 13-Jul-2017

  Important Questions to Ask Before Placing Your Loved One in Memory Care

  Memory care is a specific form of long-term care which the purpose of meeting certain needs of a person with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other types of memory issues. In regard to finding the right memory care community for your loved one, ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 3-Jul-2017

  7 Facts about Alzheimer's disease

  Every year, researchers learn more and more about Alzheimer’s disease. Some of the most recent statistics can be quite frightening. The Alzheimer’s Association publishes a yearly “Facts and Figures” report that details the ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 7-Jun-2017

  Can Poor Sleep Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk?

  While changes to our sleep patterns occur naturally as we get older, scientists are discovering links between changes to sleep and senior cognitive decline, dementia, and memory impairment. Released in Nature Neuroscience, the study conducted by ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 30-Apr-2017

  The Benefits of Group Exercise for Seniors

  When it comes to a healthy, active lifestyle, we have all heard about the benefits of exercise. However, is it safe for seniors older than 65 years of age to exercise? The answer is yes! According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 10-Mar-2017

  7 Foods Which Can Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's

  There is no denying that the older we get, the more prone we are to Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy, functioning brain well into your elder years if you add these vital foods to your ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 8-Feb-2017

  Tips to Stay Sharp as You Age

  Changes to the brain are a normal part of getting older. As people age, the volume of the brain gradually shrinks, causing nerve cells to shrink or lose connections with other cells and leading to minor forgetfulness. These changes are normal, but ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 17-Jan-2017

  6 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk

  Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we age. By the time you reach 65 years of age, there is a 10% chance you will develop Alzheimer’s disease. By the time you reach 85, your chances increase to 50%. ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 9-Sep-2016

  5 Assisted Living Search Mistakes to Avoid

  When families and their elders choose an assisted living community, it is a life-altering decision. Our professional staff understands how this can be a difficult decision. However, we have come up with a list of five common assisted living search ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 18-Jul-2016

  New Vaccine Aims to Stop Alzheimer's Disease Once and for All

  Alzheimer’s disease is a catastrophic and incurable illness which affects an estimated 5.4 million adults in the United States. However, a study from researchers at Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia) in partnership with a research team ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 15-Jun-2016

  Three Facts about Assisted Living You Should Know

  Have you been on the search for an assisted living or senior community care center for your loved one? At Mount Carmel Assisted Living, we know that this can be an overwhelming process, and for some, you might not even entirely understand how ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 1-Apr-2016

  10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The debilitating condition causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking and reasoning competence. While this could possibly be ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 1-Mar-2016

  5 Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Care

  Although your parents have been able to live independently throughout their entire lives, it can be challenging for them to concede to senior care. If they require assistance with their daily activities or health care you are not able to provide, an ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 8-Feb-2016

  5 Tips For Helping Seniors Transition To An Assisted Living Center

  Moving an elderly loved one who requires memory care to an assisted living facility can be quite arduous. Change can be an overwhelming and stressful challenge, especially those who experience memory loss. However, this type of change is necessary ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 12-Jan-2016

  Congress Increases Funding for Alzheimer's Research in 2016

  Upon the approval of the 2016 fiscal year budget, Congress has agreed to remarkably increase government funding on Alzheimer’s disease research by 50% this year, which is an additional $350 million dollars from the previous budget. Although the ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 19-Nov-2015

  Does Lack of Sleep Lead to Memory Loss?

  If you have ever experienced trying to get through your day on only a few hours of sleep, you may already be aware of how difficult it can be to function. Have you ever thought about what your brain is going through on these days? We sleep to ...

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