Prevention May Be the Best Medicine for Dementia Dementia is one of the greatest fears associated with aging, yet research increasingly shows that, for most people, the risk is influenced more by lifestyle and environment than by genetics. Fewer than 1% of Alzheimer’s cases are caused by rare inherited genetic mutations. Scientists are also changing
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All They Need Is Love We often hear that people with dementia become aggressive, as if it is simply part of the disease. But what many people, including loved ones, don’t realize is that behavior is often communication. The number one trigger for distress in dementia is unmet needs, especially unrecognized physical or emotional discomfort.
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September 2026 Prevention May Be the Best Medicine for Dementia July 2026 All They Need Is Love May 2026 Dementia is not a Four-Letter Word March 2026 You’re Not Alone
Dementia is not a Four-Letter Word There was a time—not so long ago—when certain diagnoses and identities were whispered, hidden, or avoided altogether. Cancer was once referred to only as “the C word,” spoken in hushed tones, as if saying it aloud would somehow make it worse. In much the same way, homosexuality lived for
You’re Not Alone Almost every single day, I meet someone who tells me about a neighbour, relative, friend, or spouse who is dealing with memory issues—and they have no idea what to do. The first thing I’d recommend is seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, this can be hit or miss, because many
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