Studies have shown that integrating music into a senior’s daily routine is an excellent way to stimulate memory and improve overall quality of life. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia, are particularly receptive to the therapeutic benefits of music. The team at Always Best Care is dedicated to enriching the lives of the seniors we … Continue reading Benefits of music for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias →

  We already know that consuming excessive amounts of sugar, especially refined sugar, is extremely bad for our overall health. A diet full of sugar can lead to diabetes, fatty liver disease, weight gain, heart disease, and a whole other slew of issues. Although the risks are evident, many Americans still decide to fill their … Continue reading Put That Cookie Down! New Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s Discovered →

Degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, are a foremost concern for anyone who is aging.  To find ways to reduce symptoms and slow cognitive impairment, researchers and scientists are suggesting that medium-intensity walking exercises can have an effect by increasing the availability and health of blood vessels in the brain. These studies suggest that exercise … Continue reading Alzheimer’s and Exercise: Improving Mental Health and Cognitive Function →

Could it be that Alzheimer’s disease stems from the toxic remnants of the brain’s attempt to fight of infection? Provocative new research by a team of investigators at Harvard leads to this startling hypothesis, which could explain the origins of plaque, the mysterious hard little balls that pockmark the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. The … Continue reading Could Alzheimer’s Disease Stem From Infection? →

By David Hart, Ph.D. – Director of Clinical Services For over 30 years, scientists have struggled to identify and develop a medical intervention to slow or cure Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Although there are several clinical trials currently studying the effects of an amyloid vaccine that has been shown to improve cognitive and … Continue reading Spiritual Fitness: The New Dimension in AD Prevention →