Welcome to the November newsletter!
Guilt and dementia: How to manage guilty feelings as a carer
Caring for a person with dementia can be very challenging. You’re likely to experience an extreme range of emotions, one of which is often guilt. You might feel like you’re not coping well or doing a good enough job of caring or setting up support for a loved one. You may also be struggling to accept help. These feelings are completely normal, and very common.
Your Brain “Zones Out” After Poor Sleep To Clean Itself
New research shows that during moments of lost focus after poor sleep, the brain releases a wave of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the same cleansing process that normally occurs during deep sleep. Using simultaneous EEG and fMRI scans, scientists found that these fluid pulses occur precisely when attention lapses, suggesting the brain is attempting to catch up on missed “housekeeping.”
What to know about urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. This means urine leaks out of the bladder without being able to control it. Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects many people.
Urinary incontinence is more common among women than men. Many women ages 30-60 are thought to experience it, compared to 1.5-5 percent of men.