Posts Tagged: Dementia

Psychology Update — What Is the MIND Diet? And Can It Prevent Dementia?

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TITLE What Is the MIND Diet? And Can It Prevent Dementia? DESCRIPTION “Experts have estimated that 40 percent of dementia cases worldwide might be prevented or delayed with certain modifiable factors, such as by prioritizing exercise and sleep and addressing health conditions like hearing loss or hypertension…But a growing body of evidence suggests that diet… Read more »

Psychology Update — Alzheimer’s researchers are looking beyond plaques and tangles for new treatments

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TITLE Alzheimer’s researchers are looking beyond plaques and tangles for new treatments   DESCRIPTION Psychologists and Neuroscientists have long been studying dementia and particularly Alzheimer’s disease.  While there have been strides to understanding how the disease effects the brain, there is yet an incomplete understanding.  Now research has uncovered some interesting new data which may… Read more »

Psychology App of the Week –Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard

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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard   Click on your platform:    iOS     or      Android   DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and  iTunes Store Manage Alzheimer’s disease with confidence. The Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard app helps physicians and other health care professionals care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at the point of… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Alzheimer’s Foundation

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Alzheimer’s Foundation URL     http://www.alz.org/ DESCRIPTION This is one of the most knowledgeable and trustable  sources regarding Alzheimer’s Disease.   This site can be used in conjunction with teaching both neuropsychology and aging.   This is a great resource for students interested in the topic of cognition and aging.

Psychology Update — Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests

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TITLE Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests   DESCRIPTION The fields of Neurology and Psychology are moving forward on cutting edge research in the understanding of several diseases that include, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia.  The hope is to be able to predict the diseases long before  the manifest so that therapies can… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO DEMENTIA & COGNITIVE CHANGES

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3 ARTICLES RELATED TO DEMENTIA & COGNITIVE CHANGES These three articles tie together recent stories in the news related to cognitive changes in aging.  The third article about Robin Wiliams, though not current, will add context and familiarity for the students.  Also the Psychology Website and App of the Week provide resources for students interested… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES REGARDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA

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3 ARTICLES REGARDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ARTICLE #1 What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?   DESCRIPTION This is a very up to date article that discusses the following issues:  the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease, symptoms (described cognitively and behaviorally), prevention, and medications.  It is informative and useful in teaching both the biological bases of Psychology and… Read more »

Psychology Update — Three Articles on Alzheimer’s Disease, Pets, Aging and Dementia

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Three Articles on Alzheimer’s Disease, Pets, Aging and Dementia TITLE ARTICLE #1A  Study Finds That Women Slip Into Dementia Faster Than Men ARTICLE #1B  Studies add to evidence that women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s DESCRIPTION A number of presentations at the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference demonstrated that women have a higher incidence of… Read more »