Share on Pinterest New research finds an association between transportation noise and dementia risk. Justin Tierney/EyeEm/Getty Images Modifiable risk factors for dementia are receiving growing ...

Exposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a study from Denmark published ...

The impact that noise has on people with dementia is rarely considered by others, and yet, noise that is acceptable to most people may be particularly distressing and disorientating for a person with ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With July 4th approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly holiday. “Fireworks and ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — With the Fourth of July approaching quickly, it’s important to remember that fireworks celebrations are not for everyone. This includes pets, veterans and those living with ...

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CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A new program is giving a unique inside-out understanding of dementia for first responders, direct care workers and families. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ...

As community noise levels increased, so did the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. By Nicholas Bakalar Long-term exposure to noise may be linked to an increased risk for ...

Imagine doing the simplest daily tasks, but with your eyes fogged over, ears filled with static noises and fingers without sensations. That is what seniors with dementia, like those with Alzheimer's ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. After retiring from full-time teaching, I began volunteering at our local hospice, where monthly training furthered our expertise working ...

During Bonfire night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and other festivals and events, fireworks are commonplace and used to mark the occasion. However, fireworks may be challenging for people living with ...