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Second only to Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one of the most common types of progressive dementia. Also referred to as dementia with Lewy bodies, Lewy body dementia occurs when abnormal deposits of protein (Lewy bodies) develop in the brain. Lewy bodies grow in nerve cells in the part of the brain that… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Lewy Body Dementia

The number of Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease is growing – and growing fast. In the U.S. alone, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds. By 2050, it’s believed those numbers will increase to include a new diagnosis every 33 seconds. In 2018, it’s estimated that 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. All but… Continue reading Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?

Winter can be one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. This is especially true for adults over the age of 65, who are at higher risk for injuries and illnesses during the cold winter months. Ice and snow increase the risk of serious… Continue reading 20 Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

If you’re like most people, you’ve anticipated and dreamt about your retirement more than you’d care to admit. And now that it’s here, you have decades of free time to fulfill each of those dreams. Instead of wandering aimlessly through retirement, take time to analyze what you find most important, whether it means pursuing hobbies,… Continue reading Living the Retirement Life You Have Always Wanted

The Brielle’s Diana Thompson and Diane Campione, of the New York Public Library, were interviewed by Staten Island Live about a new pilot program providing housing for seniors with adult children with disabilities. Read the full article below: “STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has been scarce for years… Continue reading Innovative Housing Idea for Seniors Who Care for Adult Children with Disabilities

Open to Public to Serve Individuals with Special Needs, their Families and Caregivers Designed to assist area families and caregivers in helping older adults with special needs, The Brielle non-profit assisted living and memory care community on Staten Island is teaming with the Huguenot Park Library to present a ground breaking initiative. They are combining… Continue reading The Brielle to Host Family Options Resource Event

Having a sharp mind is important at any age, but aging causes changes in the brain that can dull thinking. The human brain shrinks with age, for example, and with this shrinkage comes some loss of cognitive ability. This means brain shrinkage can interfere with memory and mental sharpness. Other processes, such as fatigue and… Continue reading 10 Things to Keep Older Adults Mentally Sharp

The human brain and body change with age. A young person’s physical appearance and cognitive function, such as reasoning, memory, attention and language, develops and grows over time. Unfortunately, certain aspects of cognitive function and physical health decline with age. If you are like most people, you would probably like to slow down the aging… Continue reading Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Mind & Body Young

The Brielle, an assisted living and memory care community located on Staten Island, is nestled on a 10-acre natural wooded oasis, providing a peaceful environment that is still close to city conveniences and local activities. Staten Island’s many beaches, parks, museums and other destinations make it a great place to spend the day (or longer)… Continue reading Things to Do Around The Brielle

Pets enrich our lives and make us feel better. In fact,  a scientific study shows that it only takes fifteen minutes of petting or playing with a pet to set off a chemical chain reaction that lowers cortisol, a stress hormone, and increases serotonin, a feel-good hormone. Surprisingly, you don’t even have to touch a… Continue reading The Benefits of Pet Therapy in
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