New Insights About Alzheimer's in 2022: Lifestyles, Habits, and Symptom Management
According to a recent Science Daily study, approximately 6.5 million seniors are living with Alzheimer's. Many of our aides assist senior loved ones and their families impacted by it. There have been several new studies in 2022 and here are the latest developments:
Taking a Multivitamin May Help Those Experiencing Alzheimer's
A new study conducted by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston showed that Alzheimer's may slow cognitive decline since the condition has been linked with one potential cause nutritional, and mineral deficiencies.
Remember to make sure senior clients take a daily multivitamin to experience this benefit.
Exposure to High-Frequency Brain Stimulation in a Controlled Setting Helped Improve Participants’ Recall
The National Health Institute (NIH) reported some fantastic news about an experiment with a high-definition and alternating current applied to the parts of the brain associated with memory and those involved in it were able to repeat more long-term facts after exposure to low-definition currents.
This research is potentially groundbreaking. It will surely lead to more developments where the public may see it in the future as a way to address and help clients' memories.
Spending Time in Green Places May Help Women With Alzheimer
Another NIH study, conducted by Boston University, Harvard University, and Rush University's Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago, proved that women included in the study demonstrated that living in green places and neighborhoods had a higher cognitive function.
Potentially, the link between the green spaces and the study participants also reflects that dementia is often associated with depression. In regards to Alzheimer's and depression, the natural world can positively impact those living with the conditions.
The Alzheimer’s Association Announced Exercise Helps Those With Mild Cases
This August, a meeting of the Alzheimer's Association revealed that it was aware of a novel study pertaining to exercise and those who experience mild cognitive decline. Based on the 12-month study, the Alzheimer's Association recommends that senior citizens establish an exercise routine and follow it since those with mild cases saw no cognitive decline.
Scientists suggest that this happens because:
- Exercise is beneficial in slowing the decline
- Exercise increases anti-inflammatory properties in the body
- Less inflammation in the body may help slow Alzheimer's progression
Northwestern University Found That Music May Improve the Moods and Memory of Those With Alzheimer’s
Music has long been known to impact the hearts and minds of those who appreciate it. One Northwestern University study showed that participants and aides who listened to music for 45 minutes together participated better linguistically after listening to songs together. The songs tested in the experiment were specific to the youth of the senior clients.
Over time the studies proved that senior loved ones:
- Experienced less agitation
- Showed improved eye contact and had more voluble speech
- Possessed elevated moods
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Senior Helpers® works with senior clients in Tulsa, the Oil Capital of the World, and its largest suburb, Broken Arrow. We also have regional offices in the Tulsa area in Sand Springs (home to the Keystone Ancient Forest Loop) and 90 minutes from Tulsa in McAlester. Contact our Tulsa regional office for more information on how to improve the life of your senior loved one.