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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...]
We have all heard about the complications that seniors face when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. The elderly are at a much higher risk of complications from the illness and this can result in death with a higher likelihood than others in … [Read more...]
Researchers out of the Louisiana State University Health Center in New Orleans have found that there is a way to help protect cells in the brain and encourage them to continue communicating with one another after a stroke has occurred. This … [Read more...]
One of the few things that was well known about the novel coronavirus right from the beginning of the pandemic was that it hit older individuals a lot harder than it hit younger ones. Because of this knowledge, nursing homes and assisted … [Read more...]
A study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that those individuals that were hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms were much less likely to suffer from a stroke than those that were not seen in a … [Read more...]
The senior care industry is one of the most critical components of our health care system right now. The number of seniors in the U.S. is expected to expand dramatically by the year 2050 as the Baby Boomer generation ages and begins to need … [Read more...]
All over the country, Americans are dealing with liberties being taken away. No, this isn’t a dystopian future. It’s the reality of living in the middle of a pandemic. We’ve had liberties taken away, and whether we agree with it or not, we … [Read more...]
As of the latest round of statistics, more than 50,000 residents of nursing homes have passed away because of COVID-19 or related illnesses. Although we all knew that the elderly would be hit harder by this pandemic than other populations … [Read more...]
A new research study is claiming that with proper personalized treatment, it might possible to reverse some of the cognitive decline that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This is something that researchers have been working toward … [Read more...]
As you probably already know, nursing homes across the country have been limiting visitors to help keep residents safe. And this makes sense--safety and health should be a top priority. Although we are dealing with a global … [Read more...]
It’s no secret that nursing homes and other senior care facilities have been hit harder than anyone else by COVID-19. Seniors are especially susceptible to health problems when it comes to this virus and as a result of this, the elderly … [Read more...]
A newly developed device looks like it could make a big impact on how stroke victims relearn how to walk. The device is lightweight, motorless, and attaches directly to an ankle support device or ankle foot orthosis. The device was … [Read more...]
Diabetes is a scary diagnosis, but there’s hope for people who have heard this word uttered by their doctors. A good diet, exercise, and sticking to a medication, testing, and treatment schedule can help most people to alleviate the … [Read more...]
