2 04, 2021

Walk to Better Brain Health

By |2021-07-14T20:41:42+00:00April 2, 2021|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Walk to Better Brain Health

Taking a walk is good for you and now believed to improve brain health University of Texas, Dallas, (with partnering institutions) completed a year long study comparing adults, middle-aged and older, who have been diagnosed with light to medium memory decline. This research took two groups; one group began an exercise regimen of mostly walking while the other did light stretching. As a result, the group who walked performed better in certain critical thinking skill exercises than the second group of stretchers. Researchers believe that blood flow [...]

1 04, 2021

Columbus Laughs Day, April 30, 2021

By |2021-07-14T20:41:54+00:00April 1, 2021|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Community Outreach, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Columbus Laughs Day, April 30, 2021

Feel happier, more energetic in just six minutes by laughing with us, April 30, Columbus Laughs Day! This Laughing Yoga Exercise Webinar Is To raise awareness of Brain and Mental Health. Columbus, GA – Depression, anxiety, and stress are commonplace in our society, being further exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic, and possibly linked to an increase risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Columbus Memory Center has a plan; let’s laugh our way to better Brain and Mental health through Laughing Yoga exercises. Columbus Memory Center, in [...]

18 03, 2021

A Glowing Review of Dr. Liss and his Colleagues

By |2021-07-14T20:42:14+00:00March 18, 2021|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Research|Comments Off on A Glowing Review of Dr. Liss and his Colleagues

The Journal of Internal Medicine recently published an editorial, “Alzheimer’s disease in primary care: new tools for improved and simplified diagnostics,” by H. Zetterberg and E. Stomrud, that gives high praise to our own Dr. Liss. Liss and his colleagues participated in the paper “Practical Recommendations for Timely, Accurate Diagnosis of Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease (MCI and Dementia) in Primary Care: A Review and Synthesis,” which was published in mid-January in the same journal. Zetterberg and Stomrud call the paper a “must-read for any clinician caring for patients in mid- to [...]

10 03, 2021

Racial disparities in memory related healthcare

By |2021-07-14T20:42:27+00:00March 10, 2021|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Community Outreach, Research|Comments Off on Racial disparities in memory related healthcare

The Alzheimer’s Association produced a troubling report that outlines racial disparities in memory related health care. As a nation, we must do better to eliminate these differences in care. Columbus Memory Center is blessed to employ a multi-racial staff and takes great pride in treating every family with dignity and respect. While our diverse patient population, and associated kind comments, leads us to believe that we have earned the trust of the entire community, we will continue to work hard in maintaining this excellence. From a research standpoint, it is [...]

30 09, 2020

Improving Health Literacy

By |2022-09-26T19:21:27+00:00September 30, 2020|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Education, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Improving Health Literacy

The cost of misunderstanding healthcare and how to increase education Health literacy is the ability to understand health care information and to make appropriate decisions with regard to that information. Let’s face it, very few of us completely understand what I like to call “Doctor-Speak”. You know, the complicated diagnosis that sounds like, “Sir, you’ve suffered a severe hypertensive emergency”, or the “I’m sorry ma’am, it appears your son was in diabetic ketoacidosis.” You are not alone. It is estimated that 36 percent of the [...]

10 08, 2020

Connecting Alzheimer’s Prevention and high-intensity interval training or HIIT

By |2022-09-26T19:21:47+00:00August 10, 2020|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Connecting Alzheimer’s Prevention and high-intensity interval training or HIIT

Questioning the link between HIIT and Alzheimer's disease A trip to the gym may still be off the table for you or your family, however staying active during the COVID-19 health crisis is a sure-fire way to keep your heart and brain happy. This is especially true for those suffering from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease. While it is often believed that dietary supplements can prevent mental illness and cognitive decline, research shows that exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training, may be a more effective measure [...]

4 05, 2020

10 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Quarantine Routine

By |2022-09-26T19:22:00+00:00May 4, 2020|Health and Wellbeing, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 10 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Quarantine Routine

What day is it again? Day 5,372,614 of sheltering in place, you may say. Since around late March or early April, chances are, you and/or your loved one have been stuck at home, unless you ventured out to scavenge for what was left of essential items at a local grocery store. The shelter in place orders across the world were enacted to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And although Georgia has begun to reopen for some industries, Governor Brian Kemp has extended the shelter in place designation for [...]

18 03, 2020

Caregiving During Covid

By |2022-09-26T19:22:11+00:00March 18, 2020|Caregivers, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Caregiving During Covid

If you are a caregiver or family member of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know by now that your loved one could be considered high risk of being susceptible to the coronavirus, COVID-19. Preventative measures such as hand washing, disinfecting and self-isolation are strongly encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during this global health crisis. We understand that when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, tasks such as these could present a unique set of circumstances. Preparation, planning and awareness as sure-fire ways [...]

17 03, 2020

Curbing Anxiety During the Covid Outbreak

By |2022-09-26T19:22:26+00:00March 17, 2020|Caregivers, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Curbing Anxiety During the Covid Outbreak

Anything in excess can be too much Coronavirus. The word alone carries the fear factor of a 21st Century boogey man, but in broad daylight. Each notification or push alert with the phrase COVID-19 inches you closer to days of isolation, nationwide pandemonium and a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the infection and death rates of the global health crisis. If this gets your heart racing, anxiety is probably the cause. If this is the case, perhaps it’s time to step away from the TV or turn off [...]

3 12, 2019

The Gift of Alzheimer’s

By |2022-09-26T19:22:39+00:00December 3, 2019|Community Outreach|Comments Off on The Gift of Alzheimer’s

For one patient, Alzheimer's has resulted in a labor of love that's spreading holiday cheer Through packing, sorting and shipping, Charles Clegg, and his wife, Carol, are taking control of their brain health this holiday season. The pair, who’ve been married for nearly five decades, recently started carving out a new venture in their lives: hand-making children’s toys.“I have 908 cars that I gave to different churches in the area,” recalled Mr. Clegg.Mr. Clegg, affectionately known as Bum, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018 by our [...]

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