Preventing dementia through lifestyle choices PROACTIVE LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND EFFORTFUL MENTAL ACTIVITIES MAY WARD OFF ONSET OF DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S

If you knew that making critical lifestyle changes now might result in avoiding dementia or Alzheimer’s later, would you make them? Recent research indicates that lifestyle choices, exercise and certain activities may have an impact on those who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. First things first, the bad news is that some people are destined […]

Nature’s memory boosters

USING HERBS TO FIGHT DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S By Craig Cormack B.A. R.M.T. Have you ever wondered about what herbs may have to offer a loved one who is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s? Herbs offer a great deal. Experts in Western medicine believe that oxidative damage is the leading cause of neuronal degeneration in both […]

An awakening through music and exercise

MOVEMENT AND BREATHING EXERCISES COMBINED WITH MUSIC HELP ELDERLY WITH DEMENTIA By Craig Cormack, BA, RMT I walk into my exercise class on the second floor of the residence. This is a closed unit. I greet the group with a big “hello”. The more aware of them recognize me and say “hi” back. And then there […]