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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...]
During this time, everyone has had to make sacrifices to various degrees in order to keep other people safe. Some people are dealing with these changes in their lives better than others, but no one really wanted to have to socially distance … [Read more...]
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, vowed that extensive changes would be made in the Canadian senior care system recently. This report came about because of military involvement in many of the care facilities across the country. … [Read more...]
One method that has been used to help assess the recovery of someone who has suffered from a stroke is examining the rate at which blood flow resumes as normal to the brain after a stroke. Current research indicates that this might not be … [Read more...]
We all know that exercise is good for us, right? But exercise can also bring about dangers, too. For example, my former Scoutmaster from when I was in high school suffered from a heart attack and died while riding his bike a few weeks ago. … [Read more...]
The rules that we currently have in place are designed to “flatten the curve.” This has become a widely used phrase to support the shelter in place orders that we are experiencing, and it means that the goal is to limit the number of people … [Read more...]
A report out of Canada has indicated that females are in more need of assistance because of the COVID-19 pandemic than men are. Women have lost jobs at a much higher rate than men have in Canada (and other parts of the world), and as a … [Read more...]
Mental health is always a big area of concern when it comes to the elderly, but we’re finding that it is a much bigger concern at this point than ever before. Although there are a lot of issues occurring right now, mental health needs to … [Read more...]
One of the most difficult things that seniors face isn’t medical care or a lack of quality senior care. Yes, these things are important, but they are things that a lot of seniors actually expect to struggle with as they age. They might not … [Read more...]
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts warned that the potential for elder abuse was going to be higher than ever. With lockdown restrictions in place throughout the country and an ability to supervise loved ones taken away … [Read more...]
Many businesses have turned to video chatting software during quarantine to help keep business meetings going while we are in lockdown. The medical profession has done the same, holding a lot of medical appointments over the phone or … [Read more...]
A study from the American Heart Association is shining new light on just how harmful sugary drinks like sodas and juices can be. According to this study, women that drink sugary beverages are 20 percent more likely to suffer from … [Read more...]
Using a new technique referred to as high-throughput imaging flow cytometry, doctors now have a new tool at their disposal when it comes to identifying blood clots. This might not seem like a big deal at first, but it really is. Blood clots … [Read more...]
