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Amyloid Plaques and Tau Tangles Explained: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Modern Diagnosis
Educational illustration of how amyloid plaques (outside brain cells) and tau tangles (inside brain cells) may interfere with brain communication. AI-generated image used for explanatory purposes. In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer examined the brain of a woman who had experienced early memory loss and confusion. After her death, he found two abnormal protein patterns under the microscope—now known as amyloid plaques and tau tangles. These two changes are now considered the main ph
Marissa Moffitt, OMS-IV
Feb 283 min read


N-Acetylcysteine (NAC): How It Supports Brain Function, Mood, and Overall Health
This brief, evidence-based overview explains how N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may support brain health, mood, inflammation, and overall metabolic balance. Learn how NAC boosts glutathione, helps regulate oxidative stress, and may improve clarity and resilience. Includes key safety notes, dosing, and why it’s important to talk with your doctor before starting NAC.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Nov 30, 20255 min read


Sleep Apnea: The Silent Risk Hiding in Plain Sight
Sleep Apnea and the Brain Most people associate sleep apnea with snoring or feeling tired during the day. But what many don’t realize is...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jun 2, 20253 min read


The Hidden Danger in Your Blood: What is Homocysteine, and Why Does It Matter?
Homocysteine links heart and brain health—too much can increase the risk of heart disease and memory loss. Learn how to keep it in check.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Mar 3, 20253 min read


B12 and Healthy Aging: Why This Essential Vitamin Matters
Foods containing Vitamin B12 B12 is an essential vitamin that is often overlooked but vital to consider as we age. Adequate B12 levels...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Feb 16, 20253 min read


Reducing your risk of Dementia
Did you know you can lower your risk of dementia

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jul 21, 20245 min read


The Other Pandemic, Part 2: Tips on Relieving Caregiver Burden
This is Part 2 of our blog post on Caregiver Burden. Consider reading the previous blog post to learn more about Identifying Caregiver...

Dr. John Kriese
Apr 11, 20226 min read


The Other Pandemic: Caregiving Burden
Do you find that caregiving is becoming a burden? You are NOT alone! Caregiver burden is common and defined as “the strain or load borne...

Dr. John Kriese
Feb 20, 20223 min read


Dementia and Dehydration
Loved ones with dementia are at high risk for dehydration. Find out how you can help.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Accidents are Common! Incontinence and Dementia.
A common problem people with dementia face is incontinence, which means controlling bowel and bladder function. Incontinence increases...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jan 8, 20223 min read


When your loved one with dementia loses interest
Often caregivers are concerned that their loved one with dementia doesn't seem to care about things or has lost interest in daily...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Dec 8, 20212 min read


How Can I Tell My Family Members That Mom Has Dementia?
Suppose you are a spouse or adult child of a loved one with dementia. In that case, you may be considering how to inform others about...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Sep 24, 20213 min read


Considering Legal and Financial Planning When Diagnosed with Dementia.
In this post, I will discuss the importance of legal and financial planning after a dementia diagnosis. Unfortunately, many people do not...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jun 23, 20214 min read


Wandering and Dementia
Wandering and Dementia. Reasons, risk factors, and some possible solutions.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Jun 2, 20215 min read


Change Comes With Every Season (Stages of Dementia)
This post reviews the stages of dementia.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
May 6, 20214 min read


Tips to Better Communicate With A Person Suffering From Dementia
Tips to better communicate with a person suffering from dementia

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 30, 20214 min read


How is Dementia Treated?
This post discusses common dementia treatments including non medication, FDA approved and off-label medicines.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 16, 20213 min read


What Happens in a Memory Clinic?
In this post you will learn about how a person is evaluated by a geriatric memory clinic.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Apr 8, 20214 min read


Dementia is an Umbrella Term
In this post you will learn about the word dementia and about the most common types of dementia.

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Mar 31, 20214 min read


Could This Be Dementia?
By. Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD As a geriatrician, who specializes in memory disease I see patients almost daily for memory-related...

Golnosh Sharafsaleh
Mar 27, 20213 min read
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