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Aqua Security Study Finds 1,400% Increase in Memory Attacks
Analysis of 700,000 real-world attacks shows how memory attacks evade protections and suggest mitigations. Learn more with our article.
6 Tips for Talking About Memory Loss
If you notice a pattern of memory or behavioral issues that are affecting a loved one's ability to function, it's essential to talk about it so they can be evaluated. Use these tips to help plan and guide your conversation.
Clues to how ‘super-agers’ retain young memories
Researchers examined a group of older adults with extraordinary memory performance and found that certain key areas of their brains resembled those of young people.
10 Surprising Activities to Help Improve Memory in Those with Alzheimer's
Take a look at these 10 Surprising Activities to Help Improve Memory in Those with Alzheimer's from UnityPoint at Home.
Age-Related Memory Loss: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Seek Help
Learn about the causes of age-related memory loss and what you can do to stay mentally sharp and avoid memory problems as you age.
10 things to remember when you interact with people who forget
Many of the challenges of interacting with or being a care partner with someone who lives with dementia stem from our own behaviour and expectations. Memory expert and author Dr. Bill Beckwi…
You Asked: How Can I Spot Signs of Dementia in a Parent?
Can your social relationships increase your lifespan?
A new study suggests there may be a connection between social networks and physical well-being.
Stop This One Bad Habit and You'll Increase Productivity 40 Percent
Multitasking lowers your IQ, shrinks your brain, and cuts your productivity--and it's addictive. Here's how to stop for good.
12 Medications That May Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults
Of the 20 medications that are most frequently prescribed to older adults, over half may increase fall injury risk.
How Are Memories Made & Stored?
What exactly is a memory and how do they manifest inside our brains? Which part/s of our brain are responsible for making memories? And how does our brain know how to associate the fragrance of a perfume, the sight of waves crashing against a shoreline, or that song from the 1980s with a memory that can mentally transport you to another time? The longest living cells in the body are brain cells, which can last us an entire lifetime. 25 million new cells…
A Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Memory
This article will discuss what can be done to ensure that you allow your brain to age healthily to reduce your risk of developing dementia in later life.
10 warning signs of memory loss
Memory loss is subtle and elusive, but you can tell when something’s amiss with a loved one
Why You Can't Trust Your Memory (of Anything)
Surprising research into the reliability of "flashbulb memories."
Activity Tips for Memory Care Facilities
On the website Science Direct, Chinese researchers Qiu-Yue Wang and Dong-MeiLi discuss the effects of skilled art therapy upon seniors with dementia. Because the therapy doesn’t include traditional tools such as pharmaceuticals or more formal psychological techniques, this form of treatment is affordable for senior residence facilities at little additional cost. Language skills are often challenged ... Read moreActivity Tips for Memory Care Facilities
How the Internet Could Protect Your Memory
Many fear that Internet use is harming our mental capacity — but a new study shows it might actually help stave off the memory problems that come with age.
How to Choose a Memory Care Unit
Advice on how to choose the right care facility for a loved one with dementia.
How to Deal with Repetition in a Loved One with Memory Loss
When a loved one with memory loss repeats the same question or phrase it can be frustrating having to repeat your answers. What can you do?
Memory loss: How to know when to seek help
Most people consider gradual memory loss a normal part of the aging process — and it is normal to occasionally forget things. It is also true that forgetfulness often increases with age. However, frequent forgetfulness or memory lapses can be a...
How to Evaluate an Alzheimer’s Memory Care Program
Follow these tips to evaluate the quality of a memory care program for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Dementia or normal memory loss: How to tell the difference
Forgetting where your glasses or car keys are—again—isn't necessarily a sign of dementia. How to tell normal memory loss from something worse
