–> The following is a guest post from Elizabeth Oäó»Malley: With the advances in healthcare and surgery techniques, more adults are living into their eighties and beyond. Many are able to live independently or with families. However, for those who are physically unable to care for themselves, a nursing home...
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Diabetes Doubles Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s
A study on the relationship between diabetes and dementia reveals that diabetes appears to double a personäó»s risk of developing Alzheimeräó»s disease or other dementias. A study published in the September 20 issue of Neurology showed that people with diabetes were more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other types...
Fall Prone Fail to Adjust Walking Speed
Seniors prone to falling might do so because they fail to adjust their walking speed to their vision impairments. Irish investigators from Trinity College in Dublin divided 17 participants into three groups and made them complete a walking course, once while wearing goggles that blurred their vision and once without...
November is National Family Caregiver Month
In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) began promoting the celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving. President Clinton signed the first presidential proclamation in 1997 and every president since has issued an annual proclamation appreciating family caregivers. As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family...
10 Myths About Falls from NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has published myths related to falling. According to the NCOA, many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be preventedäóîand you have the power to reduce your risk.æ Exercising, managing your medications, having your...
You Better Shop Around for Medicare
The National Council on Aging has published the results of a survey that shows that older adults, especially those struggling financially, need to receive expanded education on Medicare options All eligible seniors are allowed to make changes to their coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 äóñ Dec....
Insulin Nasal Spray Could Delay Cognitive Function Decline
Studies have shown that insulin levels are lower in the central nervous systems of Alzheimer’s patients. A new study suggests that restoring insulin levels through the use of insulin nasal spray could delay the decline of cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. Investigators from the University...
Beers Criteria Cites Harmful Drugs for Elderly
Beers not Beer! Even though this list has been around, I have only recently become familiar with it. The Beers Criteria (or Beers List) is a list of specific medications that are generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people. For a wide variety of individual reasons, the medications listed...
Long Term Services and Supports Scorecard
This State Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard is a multidimensional approach to measure state-level performance of LTSS systems that provide assistance to older people and adults with disabilities. Performance varies tremendously across the states with LTSS systems in leading states having markedly different characteristics than those in lagging states....
401 Savings on the Rise – Keep It Up
Getty Images A USA Today story says that 401(k) investing, according to Fidelity Investments is at a 12-year high.æ At the end of the first quarter, the average 401(k) balance hit $74,900, a 12% jump from a year ago. That marks the highest level since Fidelity started tracking account balances...