Cognitive decline Archives – Page 6 of 6

The Relationship and Difference Between MCI and Alzheimer’s Disease

3 min

Cognitive aging

The Relationship and Difference Between MCI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Distinguishing between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s Disease hasn’t always been easy for the medical community. The lines between the two conditions are blurry to say the least as…

Cannabis: Good or Bad for the Aging Brain?

4 min

Science of aging

Cannabis: Good or Bad for the Aging Brain?

A closer look at the research and views of researchers interested in the effects of THC on the brain, particularly as it relates to aging.

Home Sensing Technology Can Help Seniors Age in Place

3 min

Technology and aging

Home Sensing Technology Can Help Seniors Age in Place

Home sensing is an area of research that uses passive sensing technology to establish norms for an individual in terms of their activities of daily living.

Is Cognitive Aging Normal?

3 min

Cognitive aging

Is Cognitive Aging Normal?

The brain will change with age and those changes will naturally impact certain cognitive functions even when healthy. Learn where some levels of cognitive decline are expected and others not.

When Does Cognitive Decline Begin?

3 min

Cognitive aging

When Does Cognitive Decline Begin?

Cognitive decline is somewhat natural, but environmental and nutritional factors can influence the extent of cognitive decline as well as the time frame in which it occurs.

Is GPS Useful or Damaging for Our Brains?

4 min

Technology and aging

Is GPS Useful or Damaging for Our Brains?

GPS applications are having negative impacts on the brain that lead to a loss of ability to navigate space and can contribute to cognitive issues as we age.

Detecting Signs of Cognitive Decline and What to Do Next

3 min

Cognitive aging

Detecting Signs of Cognitive Decline and What to Do Next

As we age, it’s important to know how to detect the signs of cognitive decline, determine its severity and take the right steps to slow it down.

Apps Designed to Improve Memory, Maintain Cognition

4 min

Technology and aging

Apps Designed to Improve Memory, Maintain Cognition

App developers are working with medical professionals to develop platforms that have the potential to help seniors fight back against cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s.