A unique quirk of DNA protected a Colombian man from developing a hereditary form of dementia for two decades. Researchers, who studied his brain after he died, have discovered that this type of dementia may go way back in the village where he … [Continue reading]
Can You Reside with a Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility when Your Health Situations Are Different?
Q. My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They are one of those happy couples who spend every waking moment together and are still as much in love as the day they met. My mother has memory issues that are getting worse, and Dad … [Continue reading]
Is My Mother Depressed?
Dear Angel, I talk to my mother a couple times a week. She would never tell me, but I think she could be lonely and depressed. This particularly came to mind when I read your article on positivity. I’d love to introduce some of those ideas into … [Continue reading]
Positive Thinking for Seniors Is More Powerful than You Think!
May is both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making this an ideal time to focus on the mental health needs of seniors! We all experience sadness from time to time — and this is what many people focus on when it comes to … [Continue reading]
FDA Commissioner Is “Excited” about New Alzheimer’s Treatment Results
Q. I remember reading about lecanemab, an Alzheimer’s treatment, in your newsletter earlier in the year. I have heard that there are other new treatments coming out to slow Alzheimer’s progression. Do you know what else is out there, and if it will … [Continue reading]
Does Having a Stroke Increase Your Chances of Dementia?
Dear Hayek, My aunt had a stroke pretty recently, and now she is having trouble remembering things, among other issues. Do strokes increase the chances of someone having dementia? If so, how long does it take to notice symptoms, and are there … [Continue reading]
Retiree Confidence Is the Lowest in 15 Years! How You Can Plan Ahead for Retirement and Long-Term Care
About 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, and though everyone's financial situation is different, that means that millions of people are getting ready to retire each year. But according to a recent survey, many are not confident about how far their … [Continue reading]
Part 2: New Amazing Parkinson’s Diagnostic Tools and Treatments
Q. I read your newsletter this past Tuesday about the amazing new diagnostic tools and treatment options available for Alzheimer’s. Is there anything similar for Parkinson’s? My dad is 75 and suffers from Parkinson’s, and any new treatment options … [Continue reading]
How Pets Support People with Parkinson’s Disease
Dear Raider, My mom has Parkinson’s disease. We live a half hour away and try to see her as much as we can. I think having a pet will help her to stay active and feel loved. We always had miniature poodles growing up. Do you think it’s a good … [Continue reading]
New Amazing Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Tools and Treatments
For decades, researchers and biotech companies have struggled to develop diagnostic tools and treatments for Alzheimer's, a disorder that causes loss of memory and other mental functions and affects nearly 6.5 million Americans. Now they're … [Continue reading]
Is Medicaid Going to Want Us to Pay Them Back?
Q. I recently heard a horror story on NPR about a woman whose mother had Lewy body dementia, and Medicaid paid for her care. When she died, the state sent the family a letter that they owed over $200,000 in recovery payments. I didn’t realize that … [Continue reading]
Stress Relief Tips for Seniors and Caregivers During Stress Awareness Month
Dear Angel, I have been incredibly stressed lately. I’m a caregiver for my mother and my children, and want to be the best I can be. What are some ways to alleviate this stress? Thanks so much for your help! Anders Umpressure --- Dear … [Continue reading]
Part 2: When Artificial Intelligence and Health Don’t Mix
This is part two of a two-part series. In part one, “Is CMS’s Latest Effort Enough to Hold Medicare Advantage Companies Accountable?” I described how CMS plans to hold Medicare Advantage (MA) companies to higher standards for America's seniors. … [Continue reading]
What Happens to Solo Agers Who Develop Dementia?
Q. Sometimes when I have trouble sleeping at night, I scan the internet for interesting news stories. I came upon one in particular that was incredibly disturbing. It was about a woman named Joyce who was estranged from her family and kept to herself … [Continue reading]
Is Light Therapy an Effective Treatment for Dementia?
Dear Hayek, I heard that photo therapy, or light therapy, is a safe, non-invasive, and inexpensive way of boosting cognition for patients with dementia. This seems fascinating to me and I’m wondering if you have heard anything about this? If so, … [Continue reading]
Part 1: Is CMS’s Latest Effort Enough to Hold Medicare Advantage Companies Accountable?
This is part one of a two-part series. The first part describes the recent rule to “strengthen Medicare Advantage (MA) and hold health insurance companies to higher standards for America's seniors and people with disabilities by cracking down on … [Continue reading]
What Temple Grandin Thinks You Should Know About Autism
Dear Angel, My son was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and I understand that April is Autism Acceptance Month. I don’t know much about ASD. Is there anything you can share to help my family. Thanks! Dawn … [Continue reading]
529s and ABLE Accounts Get a Major Boost
Age of disability for ABLE accounts will increase from 26 to 46. Unused 529 accounts can be rolled into a Roth IRA. Q. I have two children. One is an adult child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and another is a lot younger and is … [Continue reading]
Are Large Inheritances Damaging to the Next Generation? Some Celebrities Think So
Some high net worth individuals, including some celebrities, are increasingly worried about how much of their fortunes, if any, to give to their kids. A couple years ago, CNN host Anderson Cooper announced that his son, Wyatt, would not receive … [Continue reading]
Feeling Widowed When a Partner Has Dementia
Q. My wife was diagnosed with early-onset dementia about two years ago. On most days, I understand and accept the diagnosis. Some days, however, I wonder if there’s been a mistake. Our world could seem normal in one instance, and then in the blink of … [Continue reading]
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