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Not too long ago, the Governor of Iowa signed a new law into effect that created stricter minimum penalties when it comes to elder abuse. It gives prosecutors more power when it comes to going after those that are suspected of elder abuse. … [Read more...]
A new study indicates that there is very likely a link between vision loss and the development of dementia. This new line of research found that seniors with untreated vision loss issues were more than twice as likely to … [Read more...]
Newly developed technology is making the fight to help those recovering from a stroke a little bit easier. A new computer system has been shown to be effective in identifying and counting arm and other motions in those going through stroke … [Read more...]
Research regarding diabetes continues to move forward. A recent study indicates that lifestyle changes and taking the right medications consistently can help those that are suffering from type 2 diabetes. This is good news because when … [Read more...]
It’s late into Spring and most of us already have Summer on our minds. Our older loved ones are no exception. Although it might be a little more difficult for some seniors to get around like they once did, that doesn’t necessarily mean that … [Read more...]
Everyone knows that exercise is important. But even though we all know this, very few of us even do. I know that I don’t get nearly as much exercise as I should. Between work, my family, and other obligations, finding time to get in the … [Read more...]
At various points over the last couple decades, we’ve been given different bits of information regarding eggs and their place in a healthy diet. At one point we were told eggs were healthy, and then that they were high in cholesterol and … [Read more...]
What’s the best way to prevent Alzheimer’s from occurring? While there’s no definitive answer to this, new research points to another piece of evidence that there are things that we can do to prevent Alzheimer’s from occurring. These … [Read more...]
Recently, a study from the University of Connecticut made a big step forward in the fight for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study found the eliminating the protein TRPM2 in mice drastically reduced damage done to the body … [Read more...]
According to recent research from the American Heart Association, those that have had a heart attack in the past might be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease as they age. This was a surprising find for the team behind … [Read more...]
New research indicates that taking a more proactive approach to treating blood pressure issues in older adults has the potential to reduce the risk of suffering from a stroke. This research comes from Wiley and was recently … [Read more...]
Researchers have been learning more about how to treat stroke by looking at in-hospital strokes, why they occur, and how they can be treated with more effectiveness. Looking at these elements, and then finding ways to carry them over into … [Read more...]
