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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...]
Elder abuse is far more prevalent than most people might think. Many experts believe that as many as 75 percent of all cases of abuse go unreported. Some think it might even be more than that. Unfortunately, abuse is far more widespread … [Read more...]
At this time, there are no drugs that have been approved by the FDA when it comes to helping repair damage done to the nervous system. However, a team of researchers believes that this might be about to change after a successful study that … [Read more...]
A new clinical study has looked at people dealing with chronic pain and how it is thought about. The researchers involved in this study believe that by helping people retrain sensorimotor actions, pain can be managed and interpreted by the … [Read more...]
A study that was recently conducted by the American College of Cardiology found that there is likely to be a large increase in the number of instances of cardiovascular disease cases. By the year 2060, this team of researchers believes that … [Read more...]
Age related disease is a very real issue for people who are of advanced years. As the title suggests, these are any diseases or illnesses that are more prevalent in those that are elderly, and usually manifest as a result of health … [Read more...]
If you find yourself in a position where you are making decisions for a loved one as they age, you probably have a lot of questions. One of the big ones that pops up when a situation like this occurs is regarding power of … [Read more...]
Recently, research has illuminated a little bit more information regarding the vagus nerve and its relation to brain functioning. New research out of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center shows that the vagus … [Read more...]
People who nap daily seem to be at a higher risk of high blood pressure and stroke, new research indicates. Looking at over half a million people in the UK Biobank research group, researchers were able to draw a connection … [Read more...]
Research shows that the little things that you are probably already doing on a daily basis might help you to lower your risk of battling dementia in the future. Household chores, going for walks, and being around other people … [Read more...]
Today, there are more choices when it comes to senior care than ever before in history. And this is a very good thing. While we all are aware of the traditional care models out there, there are many other choices besides … [Read more...]
Lately, a big trend in the world of senior care is talking about resources. And this can be a good thing–resources are incredibly important. But what does this actually mean? When we’re talking about senior care, resources are … [Read more...]
Recently, a team of researchers looked at the link between stroke and depression. Their findings might shed some light on how these two separate conditions work, and provide warning signs so that doctors can better treat or prevent each of … [Read more...]
