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The Naturopathic Approach to Dementia
Dementia is not one single disease, and it rarely arrives from one single cause. It’s a syndrome—an end point of multiple converging pathways: neuroinflammation...
Feeding the Forgetful Brain
If the brain could send a grocery list, it wouldn’t be searching for the latest superfood trend. It would ask for the quiet essentials that sustain cognitive function: stable blood sugar, anti-inflammatory fats, polyphenol-rich foods, micronutrient cofactors, and enough protein and energy to keep mitochondrial metabolism working efficiently.
Sundowning in Dementia: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Calm It
Sundowning (also called sundown syndrome or late-day confusion) is a cluster of behavioral and psychological symptoms that typically worsen in the late afternoon and evening hours in people with dementia.
Does Television Work the Same Way for Everyone?
When developing Menta, the question we started with was simple: What should the television experience look like for people living with dementia?
Early Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities.
Dementia and Sleep: Why Nights Often Feel More Restless
Dementia and sleep problems often go hand in hand. Families frequently notice that their loved one seems more restless, confused, or anxious as night falls.