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Lifestyle plans for your week
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Five Signs Your Loved One With Dementia Isn't Eating Well
 

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Air Pollution and Dementia in Women
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In Through Your Nose, Out Through Your Mouth
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It's All in the Gut
 

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We are dreaming about the summer sun for more than one reason. Research is out that shows dementia symptoms peak in winter and spring.⠀ ⠀ The research suggests that adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease have better cognition skills in late summer and early autumn than during other times of the year. As a follow on, the odds of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia are highest in winter and spring. ⠀ ⠀ The study showed that average cognitive functioning was higher in summer and autumn than in winter and spring, equivalent to 4.8 years difference in age-related decline. The researchers suggest there may be value in increasing dementia-related clinical resources in winter and early spring, when symptoms are likely to be most pronounced — which sounds very sensible to us!⠀ ⠀ Bring on the #summer! ☀️🌴🌊⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #agedcare #healthylifestyle #retirementliving #alzheimers #alzheimersassociation #theelderly #alzheimerscaregiver #babyboomers #livingwithdementia #seniorcare #aging #aginggracefully #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease #dementia #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiauk #dementiaresearch #dementiacaregiver #dementiatips #dementiaprevention #dementiafriendly #t4dementia #eldercare #memorycare
Optimal brain functioning depends on good sleep hygiene. Research has confirmed that there’s a strong link between sleep impairment and subsequent decline in one’s mental/physical health. Needless to say it’s important to get those zzzz’s. ⠀ ⠀ Did you know that some plants when placed in a bedroom can be used as a tool to help achieve a more restful slumber? There’s even a variety of plants that can purify the air while you sleep – in fact NASA did a whole study on it!⠀ ⠀ Here are examples of great plants to help you sleep better, based on their calming and cleansing effects: jasmine, lavender, aloe, gardenia, spider plant, English ivy and peace lily.⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ Photo credit: @interiorideasau
"Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them" - Elliot Erwitt Visual aids — especially photos — can help stimulate memories for someone with Alzheimer’s, and this holds true for people in the early stages, as well as those with the full-blown disease. Image association through photographs can play a key role in allowing those living with Alzheimer’s to reminisce about pleasant times in their lives, just as it can also help them to be engaged in the present moment by helping them remember the people in their lives. #riseiq Reposting photo from: @claudiagac_ Photo credit: Justyna Strusińska MUA/Hair: Anna Sawczuk Styl. Anita Szymczak
Could ice-cream be the perfect vehicle for delivering nutrition to the elderly? Among the many challenges with caring for dementia patients is ensuring they get enough nutrients to maintain a healthy diet - @kitchentheory have been investigating the use of sweet and savoury ice-cream as a potentially effective vehicle for the delivery of nutrition and energy to the elderly and hospital patients with exciting results. To read more, head over to @kitchentheory and click link in their bio. #gastrophysics #denvillehall #AlzheimersCare #alzheimersdisease
There are many days where running a #startup feels like an uphill climb. The path to surmounting the challenge can seem undefined and unclear. Today is NOT one of those days! #killingit ⠀ ✨🙌🔥⠀ #riseiq #ladyboss #femalefounders #womenintech #womenfounders #solvingproblems #wefeelawesome #startuplife #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #whoruntheworld #techforgood #healthtech #womenentrepreneurs #friday #friyay #fridayfeeling #fridayfeels
It’s #valentines_day — a day for cherishing the people you love most. ⠀ ⠀ Today, we are thinking about the many carers and family members of loved ones with dementia who are in need themselves of extra love and support at the moment. ⠀ ⠀ Whether you feel overwhelmed or “on it” but knackered, lonely or as if you could use a few moments for yourself, or you just need a hug, we are sending you all positive energy and love. Look, we even got you flowers. 😉💕✨⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ ⠀ #repostlove @mygreyhome:
Charles Dickens was right when her said, “We need never be ashamed of our tears.” We also need never be ashamed to ask for help when we need it.⠀ ⠀ Nine in 10 carers for people with dementia experience feelings of stress or anxiety several times a week – and a further 80 per cent find it difficult to talk about the emotional impact of caring. (@alzheimerssoc survey)⠀ ⠀ Sure people are busy. Yes, everyone has their own issues. That doesn’t mean they won’t be there with a warm hug and kind words when you need them. Never hesitate to reach out. You would be surprised to know how many people care. 💕✨⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Photo & Concept @mariussperlich Model : @ninovitsch Mua : @berenice_ammann ⠀ Sparkle by @sarashakeel .⠀ . ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #mentalhealth #agedcare #healthylifestyle #alzheimers #alzheimersassociation #theelderly #alzheimerscaregiver #livingwithdementia #seniorcare #aging #aginggracefully #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease #dementia #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiauk #dementiaresearch #dementiacaregiver #dementiatips #dementiaprevention #dementiafriendly #t4dementia #eldercare #memorycare #cry #crying
Hugging therapy is a powerful way of healing. Research shows that hugging (and also laughter) is extremely effective at healing sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress. There are many, but here are our top three really good reasons to hug others — especially your loved one with dementia: 1. Hugging can be a form of pain relief: Hugging releases endorphins which block pain pathways. Hugging also improves circulation which removes pain peptides. 2. Hugging can lower cortisol levels: Hugging has a measured ability to decrease the pesky stress hormone called cortisol. 3. Hugging treats age-induced loneliness: Loneliness is not good for immune health. Hugging offers an instant feeling of closeness. As people age, touch becomes increasingly important. #riseiq Art by @maggiecoledraws