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09/02/2025

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/one-countrys-leading-alzheimers-projects-jeopardy-rcna199788

A pause to NIH funding has researchers scrambling for contingency plans at the University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The center’s brain bank is preserving more than 4,000 brains for research.

08/29/2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/scientists-just-uncovered-a-new-dementia-warning-sign-and-it-s-more-common-than-you-think/ar-AA1EkYiz

A neurologist explains the finding and what it means for you.

08/28/2025

💻 Are you dealing with trying to balance work and caring for a loved one? Senior Care Authority can help guide you through the complexities of care options.

🌟 Our expert advisors can help you locate a skilled nursing facility, decide on in-home care management or caregiver selection, establish long-distance caregiving, provide you access to vetted resources, or set up regular visits to your loved one, for peace of mind when you’re unable to visit. Our advisors tailor services to your family's needs and serve as your advocate throughout this journey.

08/27/2025

https://nowapp.aarp.org/content/aarpe/en/home/health/conditions-treatments/parkinsons-dementia.now.html

08/25/2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/could-an-inexpensive-vaccine-help-stave-off-dementia/ar-AA1ClHoJ

Dementia has long resisted treatment. But one answer could be surprisingly simple.

08/22/2025

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/15-science-based-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-SPONSORED&PAVED-2025_04_24=&sponsored=0&position=10&category=fascinating_stories&scheduled_corpus_item_id=d52b2168-e367-471b-8937-d03ffeb23f96&url=https://getpocket.com/explore/item/15-science-based-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia

From diet and exercise to protecting against hearing loss and maintaining social connections, there are ways to improve our health and reduce dementia risk, experts say.

08/20/2025

https://hms.harvard.edu/news/could-lithium-explain-treat-alzheimers-disease

Study: Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer’s, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice

08/18/2025

Where do I even start?"

That’s the question we hear most from families.

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08/15/2025

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/treating-high-blood-pressure-reduces-dementia-risk/

Lowering blood pressure through medication can reduce someone's risk of developing dementia

08/14/2025

🛌💡 Did you know you or your loved one’s “insomnia” might be an ancient survival skill?

A Duke University study suggests older adults may naturally wake more at night because, long ago, it kept the community safe—someone was always on watch. This pattern, called the “poorly-sleeping grandparent hypothesis,” reframes restless nights as a sign of wisdom and vigilance, not weakness. At Senior Care Authority, we celebrate every stage of life—and the unique strengths that come with it. 💛

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08/13/2025

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/parkinsons-dementia

Parkinson’s disease dementia can develop after a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, typically years after. Learn the signs of this condition.

08/11/2025

https://www.investopedia.com/the-big-beautiful-bill-and-retirees-11766799

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is likely to have an impact on retirees. Read on to see how.