With over $900 million in funding now available for research, could the race towards finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease possibly be entering the home stretch? As we watch the wide variety of research trials proceed, people with loved ones impacted by Alzheimer's keep tabs while collectively holding their breath. Thus far, the trials appear […]
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Because seniors are typically engaged in fewer strenuous activities than when they were younger, it may seem counterintuitive to worry about dehydration. However, as many as 31% of older adults are diagnosed with dehydration, partly due simply to the normal aging process. And the benefits of helping seniors stay hydrated are monumental: less falls, better
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If you are caregiving for a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most difficult is the change in moods – the night and day difference from that sweet, kind person into a bitter,
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“Someday…” We bet you can think of a variety of ways to finish that statement – with things you’ve always dreamed of doing, but put in the back of your mind until you have the money, means or time to pursue them. But what about your senior parents? Don’t they still have aspirations, hopes, and
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Imagine this: Your elderly 85-year-old mother, who lives on her own, experienced a nasty fall, broke a few bones, and today is the day the hospital is releasing her. Leafing through her discharge papers reveals the need for medications, physical therapy, medical follow-up in several weeks, and a number of symptoms to watch for that
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When you are a family member providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one, you experience a broad range of emotions, challenges and rewards on a regular basis. In fact, very few if any emotions don't come into play at one time or another during caregiving – and sometimes, the full spectrum of
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There’s never been a more exciting time in the world of Alzheimer’s research than now, and new developments seem to be springing up each time we turn around. The latest data is likely to create a big leap forward in the crusade for a cure: the correlation between Alzheimer’s disease and the body’s natural immune
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Let’s face it: cataracts and aging go together like peaches and cream. 90% of those age 65 and older develop cataracts, and by the age of 75, as many as 50% have experienced vision loss as a result of them. And to date, the only recourse to restore cleared vision has been surgery. Enter the
Today’s seniors are inundated with an explosion of high tech products aimed at improving their independence and safety and enhancing their lives. They can wear a necklace that responds with emergency assistance when needed, instantly visit “in person” with friends and family through Skype, and even be prevented from wandering with specialized sensors attached to
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Since moving several states away from your mom, you’ve made it a point to call her every Sunday morning, without exception. After catching up on what happened over the last week, she always reassures you that yes, she’s eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking her meds, and doing just fine. However, visiting her in
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