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For older adults and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the best possible air quality in the home is critical. Air that is
Are Elective Medical Procedures for Seniors Safe Now?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put many scheduled events on pause, including elective medical procedures for seniors. As a matter of fact, approximately half of all
LATE Dementia: An Alzheimer’s Impersonator
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
Medication and the Elderly: The Tips You Need to Keep Loved Ones Safe
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
How to Make the Most Out of Doctor Visits
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