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Alzheimer's/Dementia Alzheimer's/Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's/Dementia Can Playing Card Games Now Reduce Your Risk for Dementia? One area that has been researched lately is playing games earlier in life. Maintaining an active brain has been outlined as a way to reduce our risk of dementia, so does card playing count? Can a game of euchre be both fun and good for our brains? ...Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  beneifts of mental exercise  cognitive reserve How Does Salt Intake Affect Our Risk for Memory Decline? Love those salty snacks? Me, too. However, you and I may need to re-prioritize our taste buds in favor of our brain functioning... Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  foods to eat to help your brain  sugar and the brain Recognizing Loneliness and Boredom as Problems in Dementia Ever think about life from the perspective of the person living with Alzheimer's disease? Although their memory might not be perfect, the feelings of people with dementia are very real, and can impact the majority of their day. Loneliness and boredom are two frequently documented emotions that can easily be reduced, improving quality of life and decreasing challenging behaviors... Read more Search Related Topics:  ideas for meaningful activities  why meaningful activities are important  adjusting to a nursing home Making Decisions about CPR for a Loved One with Dementia? Not sure what to choose if you're making end-of-life choices for a family member with dementia? Or, are you worried you made the wrong decision? ...Read more Search Related Topics:  a durable power of attorney document  living wills  advocating for someone with dementia Related Searches Alzheimer Dementia Care for Dementia Dementia Stages Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Disease Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's/Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's/Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement