Halloween Can Be Scary for those with Dementia

October 31, 2014 by

Q. My mother-in-law has dementia and lives at home with a caregiver to assist her with activities of daily living. Before she was diagnosed, she loved Halloween, especially all the decorations, seeing the grandchildren dressed up … [Read more...]

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NASA SmartWatch, Implanted Health Devices, and Other New Technology for Seniors

October 14, 2014 by

Is Grandpa going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet, but we are getting there. According to a recent Pew Research survey, the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with 59% of seniors reporting … [Read more...]

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Increased awareness of anxiety in elders leads to user-friendly site updates

January 24, 2011 by

Stress, anxiety, and fear are normal emotions we all experience at some point, but when does fear cross over the line from “normal” to “excessive?”  NIH SeniorHealth.gov realizes the need for more readily available information for … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: anxiety, elders, panic attack, senior citizen anxiety, elder abuse
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