According to new research, people that have had the shingles vaccine are 23 percent less likely to suffer from a cardiovascular incident, such as a heart attack or a stroke, than those who have not had the shingles vaccine are. Without a vaccine, research shows that about 30 percent of people will get shingles… Continue reading Another Benefit of the Shingles Vaccine
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
For several years, it has been noted in research that psychological treatment, namely counseling, therapy sessions, and even medications targeted to treat mental health issues, such as antidepressants, have a positive impact on the treatment of chronic pain. Now, scientists are starting to understand exactly why this is. Traditionally, chronic pain was addressed with… Continue reading How Mental Health Treatment Can Help with Pain
Everyone knows that your diet plays a big role in your overall health. A healthy diet helps fight obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even some types of cancer. But current research shows that eating right can also have an impact on things like Parkinson’s disease. For example, a new study shows that people that… Continue reading Diet and Parkinson’s Disease
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?
Caregiver burnout is a state of exhaustion–both physical and mental–caused by prolonged caregiving stress. It typically results in fatigue, depression, and even a reduced ability to provide effective care. Due to this, caregiver burnout can be detrimental to the people receiving care. Luckily, there are things that can be done to help fight burnout… Continue reading Ideas for Fighting Caregiver Burnout
Broken heart syndrome is a term that refers to stress-related illness or death that occurs after a major loss or other event. Most notably, it refers to the phenomenon that occurs in older married couples. When one spouse passes away, it is not uncommon for the surviving spouse to pass away shortly after. This… Continue reading What is Broken Heart Syndrome?
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
The Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as DOGE, has been all over the news for months. This commission, headed by Elon Musk, has been tasked with finding wasteful government spending and giving recommendations on how to resolve it. Further, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is also under pressure right… Continue reading What Do Spending Cuts Mean for Senior Care?