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Exercise May Help Ward Off Memory Decline
Exercise may be associated with a small benefit for elderly people who already have memory and thinking problems, according to new research published in Neurology®, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research involved people with vascular cognitive impairment, which is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s...
After Surgery – How Do Seniors Plan for Care
After Surgery Care for Seniors Expert Tips How do seniors, living alone, plan for care after surgery? The U.S. Census estimates close to 29 percent of older adults 65 and older live alone. The numbers continue to rise due to the baby boomers’ high divorce rate and childless marriages. And...
5 Things I Learned About Hospice Care When Mom Passed
Hospice is a Conscious Choice A month before mom passed, I had the opportunity to attend a health care meeting at a local residential hospice. In my 15 years living in North Carolina, I had never been there and boy was I impressed. So when mom faced the need for...
Higher Caffeine Intake in Women Associated with Reduced Odds of Developing Dementia
36 Percent Reduction in the Risk of Dementia over 10 years Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study . Among a group of older women, self-reported caffeine consumption of more than 261 mg...
Women Able to Hide Dementia/Alzheimer’s Signs Because of Better Verbal Skills
Women’s Better Verbal Memory Skills May Mask Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Women may have better verbal memory skills than men even when their brains show the same level of problems metabolizing glucose, which occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in the online issue of Neurology®, the...
Most People With Dementia Are Not Yet Diagnosed
Only half in high income countries and one in ten or less in low and middle income countries diagnosed Most people with dementia have yet to receive a diagnosis, let alone treatment and care Balancing tasks between primary and specialist care could increase capacity and reduce costs Clear, evidence-based dementia...
5 TIPS FOR TURNING YOUR CAREGIVER DUTIES FROM BURDENS TO OPPORTUNITIES
5 TIPS FOR TURNING YOUR CAREGIVER DUTIES FROM BURDENS TO OPPORTUNITIES Are you a family caregiver to a loved one? Many are. In fact, nearly 40 million Americans are caregivers. Six in 10 are employed while juggling caregiving. And a surprising 25% of family caregivers are Millennials. The Eliza Foundation...