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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...]
There are thousands of families around the country that are providing family care for an older loved one. It’s impossible to know the number precisely, but some estimates state that as many as 420,000 individuals across the U.S. that are … [Read more...]
A dementia care program is a full service business, non-profit, or other type of organization designed to meet the needs of families and individuals that have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. They provide a … [Read more...]
March is Women’s History Month here in the United States. Even though the gap between men and women has narrowed over the last several decades, there are still some areas of disparity between the genders. Unfortunately, there … [Read more...]
Over the last several years, our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease has grown by a considerable amount. New research coming from Drexel University hopes to expand upon that understanding so that researchers can better treat the disease in … [Read more...]
Recently, I published an article about the importance of research and how research is one of the driving factors that helps to improve treatment and care for everyone–including seniors and their care. In that blog, Cognitive Functional … [Read more...]
One of the things that comes up time and time again when speaking with people about senior care, or even when doing my own research on the web, is that the care system is complicated. People understand that there’s a need for help when it … [Read more...]
You’ve probably noticed that I like to post a lot of blogs that pertain to advances in research that pertain to senior citizens and senior health. Sometimes, the connections here are pretty obvious, but other times the findings of the … [Read more...]
As an individual ages, their legal needs change alongside their physical needs. Seniors can face some of the same issues that younger folk do when it comes to legal issues. Traffic violations, arrests due to substance use, … [Read more...]
It seems like the cost of living is going up everywhere. From fuel prices, to housing, to the cost of eggs, prices keep going up and up. Unfortunately, this has been a fact of life for all of us recently. But with all of these things … [Read more...]
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that although statins have proven to be successful in helping those with cardiovascular disease, about 20 percent of those diagnosed or at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse this … [Read more...]
New research on chronic pain indicates that the issue with chronic pain might not be how bad the pain is, but rather how severely it impacts someone’s quality of life. For years, researchers have known that there is a … [Read more...]
Over the last several years, the senior care market has been on a wild ride. Even before the pandemic began here in the United States, there were calls for drastic action to be taken in the world of senior care because of the growing number … [Read more...]
