While it's no secret that Alzheimer's Disease can cause confusion in the estimated 5.1 million Americans directly affected by the disease, both researchers and the general public have spent years perplexed by the disease as well. … [Read more...]
Who was supposed to be watching Grandma?
There is a popular tune you may have over the last couple of months called “Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer” which relates that Grandma -- after drinking too much eggnog -- went out into the winter cold to get her medication … [Read more...]
Depression related to lung-health? COPD may increase depression risk in Seniors
Experts say that over a million people in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a chronic lung condition that includes bronchitis, emphysema or both.COPD affects the airways and air sacs … [Read more...]
Working with Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long Term Care
You may be taking care of elderly parents now or looking at that possibility in the near future. According to a report from USATODAY/ABCNews/Gallup Poll, 41% of baby boomers are helping take care of elderly parents by … [Read more...]
Increased awareness of anxiety in elders leads to user-friendly site updates
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...]
NFL star speaks on Alzheimer’s, gets emotional
NFL Superstar Terrell Owens (T.O.) speaking on how Alzheimer's has touched his life personally.Known for his on-the-field antics, T.O. displays a more emotional side in this clip. "Estimates vary, but experts suggest that as many … [Read more...]
Could ‘biomarkers’ be the key to predicting Alzheimer’s?
What is a biomarker?? Perhaps a useful tool to diagnose and predict dementia and cognitive decline, studies suggest. AstraZeneca defines the term as “a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of … [Read more...]
Adults are sick almost a month out of the year
Did you know that the average adult will live with a cold for almost a month out of the year? According to Jane Sadler, MD out of Garland, Texas, “the average adult gets three colds per year, each lasting an average of nine … [Read more...]
Why did Obama reverse course on Medicare end-of-life counseling legislation?
Earlier this month, we reported on legislation taking effect in 2011 that would promote end-of-life counseling through Medicare reimbursements to doctors. Now just days into the new year, the legislation appears to be dead in the … [Read more...]
New Medicare out-of-pocket home health care expenses for Seniors on the horizon?
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission suggested Thursday one strategy to cut health care spending; the strategy would force Medicare recipients who receive home health care to pay an out-of-pocket cost. The proposed cost is … [Read more...]
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