Probably one of the most noble and admirable decisions adult children will make is to open up their house to an aging parent. Our parents raised and took care of us when we needed assistance, so it seems like a no-brainer to reciprocate when it becomes unsafe for Mom or Dad to live alone. But […]
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The significant effects of staying physically active throughout aging are considerable, but for those with Parkinson’s disease, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several recent studies are discovering direct links between exercise and Parkinson’s, like the largest clinical study up to now, for which patients who exercised no less than
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Remember weekend dinners at Grandma’s, whenever the entire family came together round the table to enjoy a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living far away from their older family members, and with so many urgent needs pulling us in different directions, it’s hard to continue this tradition – and it
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Those of us who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease are all too familiar with the troublesome amyloid plaques thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But could it possibly be that those plaques are actually helpful? Neuroscientists Rudolph Tanzi and Robert Moir, of Massachusetts General, Harvard’s largest teaching hospital, are challenging long held beliefs in the
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The remarkable research of a recent AARP study is in: people who maintain a balanced and healthy diet are twice as apt to consider their mental acuity to be very good or excellent compared to people who rarely eat well. In particular, a healthy diet abundant with fish, vegetables & fruits equated to increased brain
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It may be a bit intimidating to understand exactly what to say and how to behave when spending time with someone you care about with Alzheimer’s. And, sadly, because of a few inherent facets of Alzheimer's, commonly family and friends feel so uncomfortable they avoid visiting the person anymore. Understanding more information about Alzheimer's disease
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“It just hasn't been a good day,” we sometimes bemoan, shrugging our shoulders gloomily. After all, sometimes things happen that are entirely out of our control, and some days all of them seem to happen at exactly the same time – making us wish we’d made the decision to simply stay in bed! Nevertheless, there
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When it comes to financial planning for seniors, it’s a sensitive topic to talk about with aging parents, but one which needs to be resolved sooner rather than later. Many adult children are reluctant to get involved with parents’ financial matters until there’s a desperate need, but initiating the discussion ahead of the need provides
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It is always best to tell the truth, right? Still there are occasions when some truths are better left unsaid, or at the very least worded more positively, particularly if communicating with aging parents. While we could have the very best of intentions in attempting to help older adults navigate life, we can help alleviate
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