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09/02/2023

Alzheimer’s & dementia can cause aggressive behavior. To deal with these episodes, get tips on preventing aggression & responding in the heat of the moment.

03/02/2023

03/02/2023

Behavioral disturbances are common in dementia patients, however, dementia can still occur without any behavioral disturbances at all.

03/02/2023

There are several online brain-training programs developed by scientists to challenge your brain in fun ways. Some science-backed options include Lumosity®, BrainHQ®, Happy Neuron® and My Brain Trainer®. These games can provide meaningful results, says preventive medicine specialist Sandra Darling, DO.

For example, in one study a group of healthy, older adults took part in a brain-training intervention. Participants took part in brain-training workshops for 10 sessions over six weeks. They then had four “booster” sessions about a year later, and four more sessions about two years after that.

Researchers say the participants showed immediate improvements in their memory, reasoning or speed of processing. Five years after the study, the group still showed significantly less difficulty in their daily living, like managing finances, compared to people who did not undergo the intervention.

“Brain training programs are designed specifically to improve mental performance, but in truth, any game or puzzle involving strategic thinking can stimulate and engage the brain,” Dr. Darling says

Solo options include crossword puzzles, Sudoku® or the math equivalent, like KenKen® puzzles. Board games or card games (think Blokus®, chess, bridge and many others) add the benefit of social interaction.

03/02/2023