Category: News
Not All Supplements Are Created Equal
By Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT The supplement industry has grown into a $211.68 billion market in 2025, offering consumers over 50,000 different products worldwide. It’s easy to purchase supplements just about everywhere you shop these days. Though no supplement is a magic bullet, they can be helpful at filling in dietary […]
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KCW In The News: Kemper Cognitive Wellness Joins Groundbreaking Clinical Trial
Kemper Cognitive Wellness is thrilled to be part of an innovative new clinical trial! The Evanthea Dementia Reversal Trial is a randomized, controlled study exploring precision medicine—a groundbreaking approach that combines comprehensive testing with functional and lifestyle interventions to treat mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia. This represents a […]
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Alcohol & Brain Health: What You Need to Know
As we settle into the new year, many of us are reflecting on habits that affect our health and well-being. One habit worth reexamining is alcohol consumption, which research shows can significantly impact brain health and overall wellness. Even moderate drinking has been linked to brain shrinkage, memory issues, and […]
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KCW In The News: Slowing Progression Through Innovative Dementia Care
KCW is in the news! In a feature article for Provider Magazine, our founder, Kristin Kemper West, highlights the innovative dementia care provided by Kemper House and Kemper Cognitive Wellness. We’re proud to share Kristin’s perspective on how proactive, personalized care can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with […]
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The Dementia Symptom That Can Show Up Decades Before Others
Did you know that a declining sense of smell could be an early indicator of dementia? Research discussed in a recent New York Post article by Tracy Swartz (November 19, 2024), sheds light on the strong connection between anosmia—the loss of smell—and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Lewy body […]
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Sugar & Your Brain – Navigating Holiday Temptations
As Halloween and the holidays approach, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of sweet treats and indulgence. While enjoying candy and desserts is part of the fun, it’s important to be mindful of the impact sugar has on our bodies, especially on brain health. While a little […]
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The Hidden Risk: Air Pollution and Dementia
With the recent heat spell in northeast Ohio and throughout the US, many of you might have been following the EPA’s Air Quality Index (often cited on your smartphone’s weather app). Air quality and air pollution was recently recognized as a growing “target” for cognitive health. Avoiding bad air quality […]
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The New, More-Hopeful Face of Alzheimer’s Disease
In a recent Wall Street Journal article published on April 13, 2024, Dr. Marc E. Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist and the chief medical officer of the Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto Mind Institute at Miami Jewish Health, discusses how new advances in Alzheimer’s disease are transforming lives. Once seen as […]
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Dementia & Journaling: Tracking the Journey
There are great benefits to journaling, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with dementia or you’re a caregiver to or know someone who has been diagnosed. Scientific evidence supports journaling, as well. While the left side of your brain, which is analytical and rational, is occupied, the right side is free […]
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