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Why People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Are More Confused At Night and What To Do About It

Why People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Are More Confused At Night and What To Do About It

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Feb 21, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Dementia

Why People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Are More Confused At Night and What To Do About It Have you noticed your loved one getting confused at night? Are things a little bit more difficult and hard to navigate in the afternoons and evenings? You’re not...
Caring for the Caregivers – When Dementia Caregivers Need Help

Caring for the Caregivers – When Dementia Caregivers Need Help

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Feb 7, 2021 | Caregiving

Dementia caregivers go through a lot as they tend to their charges. This is especially true when family and friends end up taking care of someone they love. Burnout is highly likely, as the cycle of forgetfulness never ends and can eventually break a person’s...
Alzheimer’s and Driving – Knowing When It’s Time To Stop

Alzheimer’s and Driving – Knowing When It’s Time To Stop

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Jan 24, 2021 | Aging, Alzheimer's

Having a license and the keys to your own car can give you a great deal of freedom. But, if you’re dealing with a family member who has Alzheimer’s and driving, it can be a scary prospect. Will this be the one time they don’t come home? What if they...
Excess Salt and the Proven Risk to Your Brain’s Health

Excess Salt and the Proven Risk to Your Brain’s Health

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Jan 10, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Dementia

There is evidence-based concern that too much salt in your diet can increase your risk for Alzheimer’s dementia   The risks associated with excess salt We’ve commonly heard that excess salt in the diet increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and...
Sleep and Dementia – The First Line of Defense Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Sleep and Dementia – The First Line of Defense Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Dec 27, 2020 | Alzheimer's, Dementia

Sleep and Dementia – The First Line of Defense Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia It’s not uncommon for people to have trouble with sleep and dementia. These two problems are very closely intertwined. Yet, sleep is so critical that it can be one of the first...
Managing Medications When You Can’t Remember

Managing Medications When You Can’t Remember

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Dec 13, 2020 | Aging, Alzheimer's

Managing medications with the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s is particularly challenging. If you forget to take your medicine, you risk health problems that significantly impair your life. If you take too many or double your dose, you could be facing a...
The Benefits of Meditation for Cognitive and Physical Health

The Benefits of Meditation for Cognitive and Physical Health

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Nov 29, 2020 | Aging, Caregiving

You can use the power of your brain to transport you into a place where you can relax, gain perspective, and re-energize yourself Training your mind I discuss the many benefits of meditation in my book, Dementia Action Plan: How to Give Your Brain a Fighting Chance....
Increasing Your Brain Health to Avoid Dementia

Increasing Your Brain Health to Avoid Dementia

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Nov 15, 2020 | Dementia

Increasing Your Brain Health to Avoid Dementia – Nutrients, Sleep, Working Together One of the essential parts to increasing your brain health, particularly when avoiding dementia, is to ensure that you’re giving your body proper sleep, getting enough...
Pandemic Fatigue: The Caregiver’s New Challenge

Pandemic Fatigue: The Caregiver’s New Challenge

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Nov 1, 2020 | Caregiving

How do Alzheimer’s caregivers cope with the indefinite precautions essential to keep themselves and their patients safe from COVID-19? What is pandemic fatigue? Pandemic fatigue occurs when individuals begin to tire of the guidelines and restrictions necessary...
The Breast Cancer – Dementia Connection: How Your Cancer May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The Breast Cancer – Dementia Connection: How Your Cancer May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

by Hamid Reza Sagha, M.D. | Oct 18, 2020 | Alzheimer's, Dementia

The Breast Cancer – Dementia Connection: How Your Cancer May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia I’d have to say it was the breast cancer that started my mother’s dementia. Oh, it wasn’t the breast cancer itself, but the treatment....
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