Tag Archives: dementia
Menopause, Hot Flashes and Brain Fog
Jokes about menopause often get a laugh. But the truth is, if you’re a woman of a certain age, hot flashes and memory issues aren’t very funny. It’s comforting to know that researchers are taking this seriously. Although it’s a small study and needs to be replicated, new findings indicate that menopausal memory lapses are normal. According to the results of a recent study from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University, concerns about memory are not a figment of a woman’s imagination. Subjects who reported difficulties with memory did not … Continue reading
Posted in stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Alzheimer's, cognitive tests, concentration, dementia, depression, family history, hot flashes, memory loss, menopause, negative emotions, remembering
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Loved Ones with Dementia: How to Connect
Today’s blog is a family affair – the post was written by Ellen Woodward Potts and the photo is of her husband, Dr. Daniel Potts, and his father, Lester Potts. Dr. Potts, a neurologist, has been inspired by his father’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease. Ellen’s family members have also struggled with dementia and she writes a blog that honors and supports caregivers. Here’s what Ellen has to say: ‘As dementia progresses, it becomes more and more difficult to connect with our loved ones. I often get questions about this from … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimers disease, artwork, bibliotherapy, Cognitive Dynamics, dance, dementia, Dr. Daniel Potts, Ellen Woodward Potts, music, Naomi Feil
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