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...]
Hospice or Hospital?
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...]
The Cost of Care and Inflation
According to a recent article by CNN, inflation is under control in the United States. The cost of items is not rising as fast as they once were. Jobs are being added to the economy, and spending is at a healthy level. These things look … [Read more...]
Heart Attack, Surgery, and Seniors
New research indicates that the timeline for safe surgery after someone suffers from a heart attack might be different than what previous expert recommendations pointed to. When it comes to noncardiac elective surgery, the new … [Read more...]
Semaglutide and Alzheimer’s Disease
New research into the popular medication semaglutide holds some encouraging results for seniors and others at risk of dementia. It might reduce the risk that someone has of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This research was … [Read more...]
Modern Senior Living Trends
New trends in senior living are making housing that is exclusive to the elderly a lot more attractive. For example, many senior living and care centers are incorporating things that we don’t always associate with senior living … [Read more...]
Continuing Education Ideas for Seniors
One of the best things about retirement is that there is more time to pursue interests and hobbies. However, the challenge that many seniors face here is that as they get older, it sometimes becomes harder to pursue those … [Read more...]
New Ideas for Avoiding a Care Crisis
For years, care experts have been warning us about the possibility of a senior care crisis. The number of seniors in the U.S. is growing significantly, and unless the number of caregivers and services also grows, there might not be enough … [Read more...]
The Dangers of a Sweet Tooth
According to a newly published study, people that like sweets tend to be at a higher risk of developing health issues like diabetes, stroke, and depression. The team used about 180,000 volunteers that were participants in the … [Read more...]
The Lasting Health Impact of COVID
Researchers are still determining just what the lasting health impact of COVID-19 is for seniors and those that are at higher risk of health issues after they have recovered from the virus. A recent study analyzing data from … [Read more...]
The Right Time to Quit Smoking
A new study gives us more information on how helpful quitting smoking can be, even for the oldest demographic of seniors. Its biggest takeaway? You’re never too old to reap the benefits of ceasing smoking. In fact, they stated … [Read more...]
New Care Proposal from VP Harris–and What it Means
A new proposal from Vice President Kamala Harris has some improvements for senior care in mind. This is still a long way from becoming a binding law upon care services and providers, but the intent is that these changes will help to improve … [Read more...]
Cannabis and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating parts of aging. Unfortunately, it is the reality that millions of people around the United States deal with on a daily basis. Establishing helpful methods for managing chronic pain will go a long … [Read more...]
Deep Brain Stimulation and Stroke Recovery
A new study out of the University of Pittsburgh indicates that deep brain stimulation has the potential to bring immediate improvement when it comes to the limb mobility that stroke victims experience. The study looked at … [Read more...]