Sundowner’s Syndrome: What You Need To Know

If you have a friend or family member suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, you know how destructive these conditions can be. Individuals gradually lose cognitive skills and functions, resulting in memory loss and the inability to carry out daily tasks. Some patients experience symptoms that increase in severity as nightfall comes, a series of behaviors commonly known as Sundowner’s Syndrome.

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Anti-Aging Tips for the Brain

We all deal with it at some point. Aging is a natural human process. While we can’t keep our youthful looks forever, youthfulness is not all about our outside appearance. Aging can also have a negative effect on our brains. According to Nobel prize-winning biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, we can take steps to not only maintain our young-looks, we can also preserve cognitive function and keep a stronger immune system through five steps.

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Not Your Grandmother’s Disease: The Truth about Early-Onset Alzheimer’s

Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that occurs in individuals younger than the age of 65. Of all the people that are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, only five percent develop symptoms before age 65. While this may seem like an insignificant number, over 4 million Americans are currently battling Alzheimer’s, meaning at least 200,000…