Author Archives: anthony

Half of Older Adults Need Help with Daily Activities

General Posted by anthony Date January 23, 2015

According to a new study from researchers from the University of Michigan and the Urban Institute nearly half of older adultsÛÓ18 million peopleÛÓhave difficulty or get help with daily activities. In all, 8,245 people, analyzed from Medicare enrollment files, were included in the 2011 National Health and Aging Trends Study....

Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia Risk Confirmed

General Posted by anthony Date January 21, 2015

Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia Risk Confirmed Researchers suggest that in older people, not getting enough vitamin D may double the risk of developing dementia and AlzheimerÛªs disease. The study was published in the online issue of Neurologyå¨, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study...

Buying a Long Term Care Insurance Policy on Your Resolution List? Consider a Partnership Policy

General Posted by anthony Date January 16, 2015

Buying a Long Term Care Insurance Policy on Your Resolution List? Consider a Partnership Policy The Long-Term Care Partnership Program is a Federally-supported, state-operated initiative that allows individuals who purchase a qualified long term care insurance policy or coverage to protect a portion of their assets that they would typically...

Walking Speed Could Be Predictor of Dementia

General Posted by anthony Date January 14, 2015

(Science Daily) A study involving nearly 27,000 older adults on five continents found that nearly 1 in 10 met criteria for pre-dementia based on a simple test that measures how fast people walk and whether they have cognitive complaints. People who tested positive for pre-dementia were twice as likely as...

Infographic – Making a Home Safe for Older People

General Posted by anthony Date January 13, 2015

How To Make A Home Safe For Older People [Infographic] by the team at Bluebird Care Infographic – Making a Home Safe for Older People

Caring.com Awards Best Senior Living Places

General Posted by anthony Date January 13, 2015

Whether youÛªre in the process of searching for a quality community for a loved one, or know someone else who’s looking, Caring.com has compiled a list of stand-out communities throughout the nation that have received the highest praise from their community. The senior care reviews on Caring.com have revealed AmericaÛªs...