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The Alzheimer's Association notes that 1 in 3 seniors will develop Alzheimer's or other type of dementia at some time in their later years. Currently, about 5 million Americans suffer from dementia, and the numbers are expected to rise with … [Read more...]
End-of-life issues loom large as Baby Boomers reach the break-over point with their own parents and other elderly family members in their care. The decisions that must be made in this age of advanced medical care weigh heavy because our … [Read more...]
Cancer is devastating by any measurement. My family has been impacted by it, and I’m sure yours has too. But when it comes to the fight against breast cancer, there’s been some major progress. A recent report indicates that those who are … [Read more...]
Diabetes can take a toll on someone, especially as they get older. Unfortunately, as time goes by, the symptoms and treatment of diabetes can become more and more difficult. The proper treatment of the disease, starting in its early stages … [Read more...]
A new research project is studying brain diseases in mice by changing their blood to a fluorescent hue, making it easier to observe how the blood flow interacts with the brain in certain instances. This new research comes out … [Read more...]
I once saw a meme about why grandparents and grandchildren tend to have such a strong bond. It read, “Your parents and your children are so close because they share a common enemy: YOU.” And while this was obviously meant to be … [Read more...]
Recently, a team of researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine found that rejuvenating immune cells in the brain of mice help those mice to more efficiently clear out toxic waste from their brains. This was true even … [Read more...]
For a while, researchers have understood that there is a link between shingles and the risk of suffering from a stroke. After a recent study was conducted, scientists now believe they understand just why this link exists. And more … [Read more...]
Senior care is often something that families struggle through alone. Even if they are working with a professional care service, the emotional burden of having an older family member in need of help often tends to be an experience that … [Read more...]
One of the big concerns at the onset of the pandemic a couple years ago was that there would likely be a decline in preventative medical appointments. As medical providers restricted services, it became clear very quickly that this was … [Read more...]
Over the past two and a half years, the biggest catalyst of change in the senior care community has been the COVID-19 virus. It has impacted both professional and informal care, prompting change, often at the cost of great heartbreak and … [Read more...]
We’ve known for a long time that high blood pressure levels lead to health issues. What we know now is the extent of what that can look like, and just what health impairments are linked to high blood pressure over the long … [Read more...]
Chronic pain has a lasting impact on someone’s quality of life. A new study from Great Britain indicates that those who suffer from chronic pain face complications with their health and quality of life for decades to come. The … [Read more...]
A study about alcohol usage and long term effects on health has revealed some interesting information. In addition to the other well known issues that can come about from moderate to excessive alcohol usage, there is a link between alcohol … [Read more...]
