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A new study referenced by Alzheimers.net found stressful life experiences may age the brain and contribute to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. There’s additional research suggesting a possible link between stress and cognitive decline. While not all sources of stress can be entirely avoided, there are certain stressors that tend to be more likely to contribute to the type of brain-related changes associated with Alzheimer’s. Seven of these…

The dietary concerns of seniors with Alzheimer’s are challenging for a number of reasons. As their memory lapses, seniors may forget to eat, which leads to malnutrition and dehydration. Their senses of smell and taste are altered secondary to the changes occurring in the brain. Thus, the foods or meals that once provided pleasure might now seem unpleasant. As the disorder progresses, your older loved one may have difficulty swallowing….

Science is proving that people really are what they eat. The choices you help your senior loved one make about his or her diet play a role in how well he or she thinks and feels. Your parent’s diet may even be able to slow the progression of the disease. These six dietary guidelines are a great way to start getting your loved one’s meal plans aligned with his or…