It’s Never Too Late: Growing Evidence That the Adult Brain is Still Malleable
By Jeremy Brooker July 24, 2013 Have you ever noticed how kids seem to pick up on things quickly; things that take most adults forever to learn? This is because brain plasticity (or the ability of the brain to build... Read More →
Can an Apple a Day Keep Dementia at Bay?
By Jane Noble May 28, 2013 As of yet, there is no known cure for Dementia and Alzheimer’s, but more and more research is suggesting a close link between brain health and what we eat. Though we cannot control a... Read More →
The Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
By Jane Noble May 28, 2013 EVERY 70 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. DEVELOPS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Dementia is an overall term for the many diseases that cause memory loss, behavioral problems and cognitive decline due to physical changes in the... Read More →
The 10 Absolutes of Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Patients
By Jane Noble June 3, 2013 At Amada, we know that caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia takes an endless amount of patience. Professional caregivers are trained to handle difficult situations and respond to the varying... Read More →
Doughnuts, Diabetes and Dementia
By Jane Noble June 18th, 2013 Put that doughnut down and walk away; not just for the sake of your waistline, but also for your brain. There is growing evidence that eating sugary, processed foods can trigger brain altering Alzheimer’s... Read More →
Brainpower Boosters
By Jane Noble June 18th, 2013 Alzheimer’s is on a relentless upward trajectory. It is the 5th leading cause of death in people over 65, surpassing diabetes. In the US alone, someone develops the disease every 70 seconds. While scientists... Read More →
Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Alzheimer’s Association Many people joke about forgetting friends’ names or where they put their keys, but there is a big difference between a slight lack of focus and the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a fatal brain... Read More →
Common Fears of Long-Term Illnesses
Nearly 100 million Americans have long-term illnesses, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. A long-term illness, sometimes called a chronic illness, is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. A growing number of this... Read More →
BeClose with Amada
Amada Senior Care has partnered with the organization “BeClose” to provide a new in-home safety service for seniors and their loved ones. BeClose with Amada is a technology solution that allows loved ones to monitor a senior when they are... Read More →