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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...]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, horror stories about how the senior care business has failed people are becoming more and more commonplace. But senior care is supposed to be a positive experience and certainly not a bad one. While … [Read more...]
A new study shows that anti-inflammatory treatments might have more negative consequences than once thought. Newly emerging research indicates that blocking inflammation might actually be one of the causes of chronic pain in some … [Read more...]
A study found that a certain type of rehabilitation reduces mortality risk by up to 76 percent in the year after a stroke for those that have suffered from this medical event. Since a second stroke and other health complications are quite … [Read more...]
After someone suffers from a bleeding stroke or from an intracerebral hemorrhage, it has been common practice to prescribe methods of helping with recovery, such as compression socks, anti-seizure medications, and steroids. However, new … [Read more...]
Our country just surpassed one million deaths due to or related to the COVID-19 virus. Each one of these deaths is an unspeakable tragedy, but unfortunately, the senior population has been hit much harder than others. About three-quarters … [Read more...]
San Francisco is one of the most culturally diverse areas in the world. There are people from all ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, and races living in the Bay Area. This is certainly a benefit to each one of us, but it needs to be approached … [Read more...]
Recently, a Canadian political party announced that they would like to see some major changes to how senior care is approached. Already, there is disagreement about whether care should be profit or non-profit, state run or private … [Read more...]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government placed a set of waivers in place to help support nursing homes as they adjusted to changing regulations and realities. These waivers were designed to help ease some of the burden that … [Read more...]
Anecdotal wisdom says that there are certain foods that might have the potential to help prevent dementia. These include foods that are high in antioxidants, like dark leafy greens, colorful fruits, and some nuts and fish. Regions of the … [Read more...]
If you’re anything like my family, there are probably a lot of subscription services that you are subscribed to right now. From Netflix to Amazon Prime to Hello Fresh, we use subscription services to make our life a little bit easier. It … [Read more...]
A new research project indicates that there might be a much stronger link between chronic pain and the development of anxiety than what was once thought. Although this link has been known for quite some time, researchers now believe that … [Read more...]
A team of researchers believes that they may have found a new path for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. By targeting a signaling pathway within the brain, researchers believe that the progress of Alzheimer’s can be … [Read more...]
