Over the last few years, the use of ketamine as a legitimate medication has grown in popularity. Recent research has now indicated that it might not be very helpful in the fight against chronic pain. Ketamine is used as an anaesthetic or to treat mental illnesses by medical professionals. However, this new research might… Continue reading Chronic Pain and Ketamine
A new report from the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving highlights a new finding about a risk that dementia caregivers may face. It states that about three in five family caregivers that work with a family member that has dementia also have a high risk of developing dementia themselves. This elevated… Continue reading A New Risk for Caregivers
According to a recent survey that was conducted by AARP, about 75 percent of older Americans wish to remain in their own homes as they get older. Sometimes, in order for people to stay in their homes, the proper care and assistance isn’t enough to meet the needs of the person in care. Changes… Continue reading Tips for Staying in the Home for Longer
Palliative care is a specific type of treatment that is designed to provide comfort and care to an individual. It’s not just about treating a physical issue, but also addressing emotional and spiritual needs. It’s about comfort and wellbeing, not just health. And new research indicates that people with critical or advanced cardiovascular disease… Continue reading A Closer Look at Palliative Care
Language is far more important to our cognitive processing than many people realize. On the surface, language is just how we communicate with one another. On a deeper level, language shapes how we interpret the world around us. It also plays a large role in everyday activities and thought. That’s why a new study… Continue reading Language, Vision, and Dementia
The landscape of senior care is changing. With a growing population, people living longer, and seniors remaining more active for longer periods of time, this is a necessity. Just what that landscape will look like though is still uncertain. Right now, there are about 58 million people over the age of 65 living in… Continue reading How is Senior Care Changing?
New research shows that people that have gone through higher education, like completing a college degree, tend to be at a higher risk for some types of mental decline after suffering from a stroke. Stroke has long been associated with cognitive decline. This makes sense; a stroke occurs when there is aninterruption to the… Continue reading Education and Post-Stroke Risk