A Vaccine to Fight Dementia?
It might already exist. Advanced research conducted by Stanford Medicine found that the shingles vaccine may, in fact, do double duty: treating its intended target, and offering protection against developing dementia, lowering the risk by as much as 20%. The findings support a nascent medical hypothesis that viruses impacting the nervous system can negatively affect cognitive functioning. Read more about the groundbreaking study at Stanford News Center.
A Moving Movie About Age-Related Dementia
The documentary film, “Keys Bags Names Words” (the things Alzheimer’s patients lose most often), examines the disease from multiple perspectives, including exploring positive approaches to caring for, and connecting with, those affected. Visit the film’s website to find out about upcoming screenings, or to schedule one of your own.
A Village By Any Other Name…
It takes a village, as we all know, but what does that village look like for those suffering from dementia? The New York Times reports on ‘dementia villages,’ which are becoming the future of home care, offering multi-dimensional services and care.