Q. I have three children – a healthy 2-year old and twin 9-year olds with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder. I recently took them grocery shopping, and when looking at the ingredients on a label, one of my twins disappeared. … [Read more...]
Do You Have Alzheimer’s? There’s a New Tool to Help You Check.
People with Alzheimer’s often wait years after their symptoms first appear to seek evaluation and treatment. In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, half of the people with Alzheimer’s don't even know they have it. If … [Read more...]
Is Living at Home Hazardous to Your Health?
It's estimated that 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, and about 70% of them live at home. For most seniors with dementia, staying at home is a common goal; however, it … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Discriminate Against Certain Elders?
Q. My mother, Sally, is 67, has chronic depression, and is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. In the past, Medicare only covered 50% of the costs of her psychological treatment for her depression. I feel like this is … [Read more...]
Secrets to Living Longer from Centenarians
A growing number of Americans are living to age 100 and beyond. In the U.S., the centenarian population has grown 65.8 percent over the past three decades, from 32,194 people who were age 100 or older in 1980 to 53,364 … [Read more...]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, people in the United States come together to commemorate an important figure in the history of civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. MLK Day offers the perfect opportunity to remember a man who played an important role … [Read more...]
Explaining Grandma’s Alzheimer’s
Q. When I was a child, my parents took me to see my grandmother. I was very upset when she didn't remember me or my sister and when she thought my dad (her son) was my older brother. Now I am faced with the same situation with my … [Read more...]
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