Study Strengthens Connection Between Diet, Diabetes, and Dementia

A compound that occurs naturally in food, and is increased by cooking, may contribute to chronic diseases like diabetes and dementia. Diet plays a role in many health conditions, but a new study has strengthened researchers’ understanding of the connection between the...

‘Western’ Diet & Alzheimer’s-Like Effects in Mice

(HealthDay News) — Common compounds in the “Western” diet seem to promote Alzheimer’s-linked brain deposits and memory problems in mice, researchers say. Scientists found that when they added the compounds — called advanced glycation end...

Healing Heart Hospitality House’s Monthly Support For Caregivers

Caregivers! Healing Heart Hospitality House’s Monthly Support For Caregivers meets, February 20th at 8:00pm. Nancy Whalen, Co-Director of HHHH presents “Caregiver Burnout”. Come meet new friends and connect with other caregivers. A support group is a great way to...

Cognitive Training Sharpens Some Skills in Elders

Brandy R. Matthews, MD reviewing Rebok GW et al. J Am Geriatr Soc 2014 Jan. Self-reported daily activities were the most affected at 10-year follow-up. To examine the effects of cognitive training in elders, researchers randomized more than 2800 community-dwelling...

A Caring Superstar

RANDOLPH RD.—Everything is coming up roses for Dodge Park Rest Home these days, with Co-Owner Micha Shalev in the process of publishing a book, new residences on the grounds of the former Old Fellows Home property in the offing and now a “Caring Star” of 2014 award...