Considered a disease like no other, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drastically affects the lives of 50 million worldwide. Prevalence continues to soar, the lack of effective treatment (no preventative measures or vaccines) and gigantic costs make it a triple threat. To date it has evaded researchers, but there may be some good news on the horizon. […]
Wanna Laugh?! A good belly-laugh is good for physical and mental health; it is also fun to do with family and friends. Most of these laws remain on the books but are not enforced. In Tennessee, it is against the law to drive a car while sleeping In Ohio, one must have a license […]
The prevalence of agitated behavior in older people with dementia is substantial; the most common types of aggression are verbal and physical. The reasons behind negative behavior are complex and could include disorientation, fear, sadness, unmet needs (hunger, thirst, pain, feeling too hot/cold, exhaustion, needing to use the toilet, or inability to communicate. REMEMBER: A […]
Stimulating the brain is good for people of all ages. Share these interesting strange facts with someone for the fun of it! • There are 18 different animal shapes in the Animal Crackers cookie zoo • Your body creates and kills 15 million red blood cells per second • There are no clocks in […]