More Young in Nursing Homes

The Associated Press recently published an article about the number of younger people in nursing homes. The numbers are small but it does point to the fact that not all aging services are provided to the aging. The article profiled a 26 year old, further citing that one in seven...

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Consider Your Lifestyle as New Year Approaches

This guest post is contributed by Bobbie Walker. She welcomes your comments at bobbiew862@gmail.com. At this yearäó»s World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, keynote speaker Dr. Jeanette Takamura, Dean of the School of Social Work at Columbia University identified the following as the top issues that affect baby boomers:...

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Alzheimer’s Test Clears Hurdle

From McKnight’s – An advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously last week that the FDA should approve a brain scan that can identify the beta amyloid plaques that characterize Alzheimer’s in living persons. The FDA typically follows the advice of the advisory committee. Prior to...

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Over 90 and Loving It – More Beautiful Aging Stories

Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz has put together a documentary featuring people in their 90s and 100s living extraordinary and passionate lives. Here’s a sampling. Nola Ochs receives her Masteräó»s Degree just three months shy of her 99th birthday.Folk singer Pete Seeger, 90, uses his music to change the world through...

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People Who Snore at Increased Risk for Heart Disease

People who snore loudly, have difficulty falling asleep, or often wake up feeling tired may also be at increased risk of developing heart disease and other health problems say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. They asked more than 800 people between the ages of 45 and 74 about the...

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South Korea’s War on Dementia is Something U.S. Should Emulate

The New York Times has reported that South Korea is training thousands of adults and children to become äóìdementia supportersäó as part of the country’s recently launched äóìWar on Dementia.äó These supporters are taught to recognize the symptoms of dementia and techniques for comforting those who are afflicted. Even kids...

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More than Half of Americans Will Have Diabetes

More than half of Americans will have diabetes or be prediabetic by 2020 at a cost to the U.S. health care system of $3.35 trillion if current trends go unabated, according to a report released by UnitedHealth Group Inc. Diabetes and prediabetes will account for an estimated 10 percent of...

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Sexier is Perceived Better When It Comes to Scientific Studies

There is always two sides to the story. And when it comes to medical studies, positive stories may sway physician practice methods more so than studies that conclude that there was no difference as a result of the research. Even in science, sexier stories sell. “No-difference studies affect practice just...

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Get the Rhythm – Music Therapy Improves Balance, Reduces Falls

According to Swiss researchers, taking part in classes that involve music and rhythmic exercise may improve the balance and walking skills and reduce the number of falls for older adults. More than 130 seniors were tested in walking and balance skills after taking part in a music-education program called Dalcroze...

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