Across the board, sleep seems to play an important role in Alzheimer’s disease. Some recent studies have suggested that oversleeping and being tired during the daytime could be one of the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Other studies have found that not getting enough sleep may contribute to the buildup of proteins in the brain … Read more
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the only leading cause of death that is yet to have a cure. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Dementia is a term that is used to describe several different brain ailments. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. In order for a person’s condition to be diagnosed as dementia, that person must be experiencing an impairment in their ability to live independently and function socially. While we don’t yet know enough … Read more
