Alzheimer's & Dementia

October 11, 2017

High blood pressure may increase dementia risk for women Women who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more vulnerable to dementia later in life, a new study shows. Researchers reported that the increased risk could be as high as 73 percent. While additional research is necessary, the findings suggest that high blood pressure may play a role in brain health earlier than previously thought. Men in this study did not have a similar risk from high blood pressure in their 40s, which also deserves further investigation.

Music and art can enrich the lives of people living with Alzheimer's Music and art allow for self-expression and engagement, even after Alzheimer's or another dementia has progressed. Studies have shown music may reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues common in the middle-stages of the disease, and art can provide an opportunity for self-expression.

Proper grooming can help person living with dementia maintain self-esteem Helping a person living with dementia maintain his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. These tasks may become frustrating for a person living with Alzheimer's in the later stages of the disease, but planning can help simplify the process.