Dementia: Causes, Impact, and Hope
Dementia is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that are caused by neurological disorders affecting the brain. These disorders impact memory, thinking, behavior and emotion, and result in gradual, persistent and progressive cognitive decline . This loss of ability to think, remember and reason affects daily life and activities, causes changes in personality and interferes with the ability to function independently.
Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research
The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, with roughly 120,000 people dying from the disease each year, according to data from the Centers…
Alzheimer’s Conference Set for Nov. 8
The Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter will host the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference on Nov. 8 at the Hilton Long Island in Melville. Registration is free for all attendees. Limited respite care is provided by Home Companion Services, Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center and The Long Read More ...