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One study found that less than 35% of people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s actually have a diagnosis. Unfortunately, without a proper diagnosis of the disease, many people are not getting the treatment that they need. A diagnosis at any stage during the disease can be helpful, but early diagnosis is incredibly important for many […]

Currently, Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.3 million Americans. Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise, and although research has come a long way for treating the disease, it’s important to know that it is still a very real problem. Understanding the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is necessary for early diagnosis. Why is early diagnosis important for Alzheimer’s […]

Can your diet really help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Many scientists believe that Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other forms of dementia, are caused by a combination of lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise, environmental factors and genetics. That’s why our memory care specialists in Durham went over a couple of foods that may help prevent […]

New studies suggest that some foods may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. For many years, people believed that Alzheimer’s disease was caused primarily by genetics, but new studies have shown that some lifestyle choices, including diet, can play a part in developing the disease. That’s why, in our last blog, our memory care specialists in Chapel […]

The connection between Alzheimer’s disease and diet. For a long time, most people believed that Alzheimer’s disease was caused by genetics. However, it is now estimated that fewer than 5% of cases are caused by genetics alone. Today, many scientists believe that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a combination of genetics, environmental factors and lifestyle […]