Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

Brain Health and a Healthy Lifestyle

Alzheimer’s has traditionally been assumed to be a genetic condition, with nothing that can be done to alleviate its onset or severity. Recent research has debunked these assumptions, showing that the condition can actually begin 20 yearsĀ before symptoms are identified through dementia-related biomarkers and gene testing. This has huge implications for how weĀ age, with an …

Legacy Community Health’s Comprehensive Support for Alzheimer’s Care

If you assume that Alzheimer’s is inevitable for those with a genetic predisposition, research has shown that isn’t necessarily true. There are things that you can do to slow down or even prevent some of the more severe aspects of the disease. Navigating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but with Legacy Community Health’s support, …

How to Spot Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide, reshaping the lives of those it touches in deeply personal ways. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually impairs memory, thinking, and behavior to the point that it interferes with daily life. It’s believed to …