Is Pollution Adding to My Risk of Dementia?
If you live in a place with high pollution levels, your risk of developing dementia might be substantially increased, according to a new study.
Ethan Huizenga
January 19, 2021
Is there a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s?
A company has started selling the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, a leap for the field that could make it much easier for people to learn whether they have dementia. It also raises concern about the accuracy and impact of such life-altering news.
Ethan Huizenga
December 24, 2020
Alzheimer’s Disease vs Dementia
While symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia do overlap, they should be treated as separate entities to best address the conditions medically.
Ethan Huizenga
December 17, 2020
Does Sleep Help with Alzheimer’s?
So how does one clean the brain? According to a study published in the journal Science, prioritizing sleep could be the key to eliminating toxins.
Ethan Huizenga
December 8, 2020
Preparing for the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is estimated that by 2040, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive disorders is expected to double to close to 12 million due to the aging population, according to a recent study by RBC Wealth Management and Aon.
Ethan Huizenga
November 16, 2020
Does Frequent Napping Predict Alzheimer’s?
Longer, more frequent daytime naps in elderly adults predicted a higher risk of incident Alzheimer’s dementia over time, an actigraphy study showed.
Ethan Huizenga
October 1, 2020
Can Bad Thoughts Bring on Dementia?
A new study has identified a possible link between negative repetitive thinking and the key signs of dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
July 17, 2020
Brain Diseases Need Special Estate Planning
Covid-19 or Coronavirus has created health worries and fear for everyone. For those with underlying health issues, which include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or other brain diseases, those concerns are even more pronounced.
Ethan Huizenga
June 20, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Estate Planning Protections
The ongoing pandemic has made everyone have to face some unpleasant realities, including the idea that one day we won’t be here anymore. Do you know how to make sure that your affairs are in order for your loved ones?
Ethan Huizenga
June 17, 2020
Caregiver Monday: How Can I Benefit?
The recent coronavirus global pandemic has disrupted daily life at levels unprecedented in our lifetime. Yet life disruption is something family caregivers understand all too well. According to a study by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), more than 34 million Americans are caring for someone over age 50: a spouse or partner, an older parent or in-law, a sibling, a beloved older family member or even a friend.
Ethan Huizenga
June 8, 2020
