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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...]
Exercise is important for preventing health issues and promoting an overall wellness of being. Research has shown that people that exercise are far more likely to have stronger heart health, are less likely to suffer an injury from a fall … [Read more...]
As of November 12th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated its guidelines for visitors to nursing homes. This comes after over a year of rules and regulations that have been viewed as controversial by many, especially … [Read more...]
Over the past two years or so, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about the world around us. The need for senior care is no exception. Because COVID has made us rethink what care can and should accomplish, one of the positive … [Read more...]
If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people that have found yourself leaving a job during the pandemic--either by choice or unwillingly because of layoffs--then you probably have a lot of questions about finding a new career. … [Read more...]
One of the big focuses of senior care that has emerged in the post-COVID world is the need for shifting the emphasis of care from the nursing home to a more decentralized manner, such as what in-home care provides. Employment … [Read more...]
A new study has linked iron deficiency in middle age to the development of heart disease in the later years of life. In a study published by the European Society of Cardiology, it was found that those who suffered from iron … [Read more...]
When it comes to senior care, each state is a little different in what is covered by Medicaid. The infrastructure bill that was recently signed into law has attempted to change this, but even many of the changes enclosed in this new law are … [Read more...]
The blood brain barrier is thought to help protect the brain from toxins that can normally be carried within the bloodstream. But when it comes to Parkinson’s disease, recent research indicates that there can often be a defect within the … [Read more...]
Geriatrics is the study of the elderly. It’s usually used in medicine to denote a doctor or medical professional that focuses their attention and treatment on improving the lives of older folk. Unfortunately, it also happens to be one of … [Read more...]
Regular readers of this blog know that the care shortage has been a main topic of discussion for years, even before the word “coronavirus” was in our vocabulary. While the pandemic exposed a lot of weaknesses in the care system, including … [Read more...]
New research says that those that drink coffee or tea might have a reduced risk of suffering from a stroke in the future. This is exciting new research, considering the fact that around the world, strokes account for about 10 percent of all … [Read more...]
We are almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we’ve seen improvements in some aspects, the virus is still very real and still very dangerous. Luckily, we’re learning more everyday about it. A recently published article in the … [Read more...]
