Did you know that aging is a leading cause of disease and disabilites.? Read on as we explore research into the biology of aging, including how to measure its speed and progression and ways it might be slowed down or even reversed.

Music awakens the sleeping spirit. A recent article in AARP shared an interview with a Neuroscientist, Julene Johnson that explains why.

Dementia is an umbrella term. It is a group of symptoms. These symptoms then cause the person to require assistance with everyday activities, like bathing and dressing.

Did you know individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may have an altered gut microbiome, and these changes may occur early in the disease course?

According to the National Institute on Aging, there are a few drugs that indicate they slow down the progression of the disease. As of the date of this post, there isn’t a cure.

We retain rhythm, poetry and prayer. When patients hear a favorite Hymnal or music from their teenage years, it can cause a spark of recognition, and they begin to dance or move to the music.

Five Human needs and emotional indicators of distress

What is Dementia?

Alzforum News excerpt: FTD, Brain Atrophy Lifts Lid on Creative Circuits.

Research involving people is called clinical research. There are two types of clinical research studies: observational studies and clinical trials.

• To make findings public.

• For the public to understand the process. Sometimes a hopeful medicine turns out to not work, good (not bad) now they know what doesn’t work.

Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds.