by ADRC | Jan 29, 2024 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia, Monthly Theme
Every part of our body is intricately connected, and this is especially true for our heart and brain! It may surprise you to learn that for every heartbeat, 20-25% of the blood goes to our head. An Alzheimer’s Association report notes that our brain cells are...
by ADRC | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia, Monthly Theme
Did you know that the health of your heart and brain are connected? By keeping your heart healthy, you can also lower your risk for brain health issues such as stroke and dementia. Read on to learn more! Your heart pumps blood to every part of your body through...
by ADRC | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia
New Year’s resolutions are right around the corner. Many of us will vow to make changes to our physical health (for example, quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, etc.). As a society, we tend to be focused on our physical health, but what about our brain...
by ADRC | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Brain Health, Mental Health, Nutrition
Have you noticed at all this past month when you asked someone how they were doing there is a long pause or awkward silence? The next time you want to check in with someone, try asking, “How are you coping today?” or “What’s been on your mind lately?” We are in...
by ADRC | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a clinical diagnosis that some may refer to as “pre-Alzheimer’s,” though this is not always the case. A person may be diagnosed with MCI when they are experiencing cognitive decline severe enough to notice, but not severe enough to...
by ADRC | Feb 29, 2020 | Brain Health, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Though it is true that Alzheimer’s disease can only be truly diagnosed at autopsy, medical research has come a long way and has identified different methods of testing to determine the probable cause of dementia symptoms. Though sometimes the probable cause of...
