Archive for the ‘Thought Provoking’ Category

Glen Campbell Tours with Alzheimer’s Disease

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

In what has been described as “brave,” Glen Campbell the famous singer and musician has gone on tour after revealing he has Alzheimer’s disease. In ... (Read More)

Heart Failure Therapies Could Save More Lives

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

There are a number of things that can reduce the risk of heart related health conditions. Participation in an appropriately designed fitness program like The ... (Read More)

Music Therapy has Many Benefits

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

We have utilized regular music therapy sessions for quite some time at The Wilsonville. We have seen very positive results in residents in our memory ... (Read More)

Increased Risk for Depressed Women

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

According to a recent study published in the journal Stroke women who are depressed or who have a history of depression are at an increased ... (Read More)

Alzheimer’s Disease May be More Difficult to Diagnose with Age

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

A recent study appearing in the journal Neurology shows that Alzheimer’s disease may be more difficult to diagnose in people over the age of 80 ... (Read More)

Simple Lifestyle Changes Reduce Risk of Death

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

A recent analysis of information gathered through the Nurse’s Health Study reveals that healthy habits can have a profound impact on risk of sudden cardiac ... (Read More)

Researchers Find Possible Predictor for Alzheimer’s

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

As with virtually any disease early detection of Alzheimer’s is essential for the most effective possible treatment. Though there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s ... (Read More)

Many Women Over 85 Have Cognitive Impairment

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California shows that as many as 40% of women between the ages of 85-89 have ... (Read More)

Health Knowledge is Important

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that lack of basic health knowledge can be deadly for patients suffering ... (Read More)

Alzheimer’s Cases and Caregivers on the Rise in the US

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

According to the newly released report 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the number of Alzheimer’s disease caregivers in the US is up by nearly ... (Read More)