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An older adult who exhibits memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with completing daily activities has the telltale signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s
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Understanding where to turn with regard to the latest, most reliable info on COVID-19, specifically as it relates to seniors and those who provide care
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You may very well not recognize her by name, but you’ve probably read her story. Joy Milne has an unbelievably unique talent: sensing Parkinson’s disease
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A recent research study of over 2,000 older adults finds that an astonishing 87% take at least one prescription drug, and a staggering 36% are
Cancer Research News: What We Now Know
Annually since 1999, we have attained an increasing reduction in cancer-related deaths, an encouraging trend which is poised to continue as scientists learn more and
4 Reasons Why Women Have a Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers are finally starting to get a grip on the discrepancy between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Right now, up to 2/3 of individuals
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On any given day, a physician likelyhas about 20 patients to see – in addition to calls, paperwork and other administrative duties. It leaves very
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report: What We’ve Learned
The Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including
Is Happiness Still Possible with Pain or Chronic Illness?
Have you ever gotten out of bed and figured, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot
One-Third of The U.S. Workforce Are Leaving Their Jobs: Here’s Why
Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the public eye by sharing his experience of taking care of his mom and the toll it took