…most frequently, they saw a correlation between falls and the early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. If you or someone you love is falling frequently, tell your doctor. It may be…
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States with Filial Responsibility Laws
…year in jail. 5. Delaware Code Ann. tit. 13, 503 Delaware law says the duty to support a poor person who cannot support themselves falls first on the spouse, then…
Four Award-Winning Ideas for Aging-in-Place
…for older inhabitants and can lead to falls. To help older residents avoid injuries caused by falls, Age Friendly Sausalito worked with the city of Sausalito’s Community Development department to…
If You Needed a Ventilator, Would You Really Want One?
…have been saved. However, from what I’ve heard, ventilators are awful and I’m considering whether I would want one, should I fall ill like her. I think I would like…
Why You Don’t Want a Springing Power of Attorney
…problem with a springing the power of attorney. Maybe you develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and you start forgetting to pay your bills and/or start falling victim to lottery…
Olympics Special Edition: Who Are the Most Awe-Inspiring Senior Athletes?
…his achievements as the first centenarian, he also set new records in shot-put, long jump, and discus for his age bracket. Don passed away last fall at the age of…
How Can Seniors Protect Themselves from Becoming Victims of Fraud
…and loves to chat. I worry that she could easily fall prey to a scam. What is some advice I can provide to her to help her be more vigilant…
Healthy Aging Month — How to Prevent Health Problems as You Get Older
…how exercise can help seniors live longer. Prevent falls: Falling becomes more dangerous as you age, so it’s important to take the time to make your own home safer to…
Nonpharmacological Tips to Help with Sleep
…fall and stay asleep the next night, or the night after that. So, as much as you’d probably love to do so if you finally get to sleep, try and…
New Hope for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s: Plus, Unlikely Team of Players Unite to Battle Disease
…“[The use of] biomarkers to identify elderly persons at risk of developing dementia could be useful for early prevention, if and when such interventions are available, and treatment.” In a…
Parent of a Graduating Senior? Avoid this “Nightmare” Scenario
…students indicate that they tried to commit suicide within the past year due to drinking or drug use.For more statistics, visit CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov. Statistics based on Hingson et al., 2002, 09)….
Two Lessons from Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
…ovarian cancers are discovered in women aged 60 years or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Asset Protection Planning and Incapacity Planning are the vital legal…
Ask the Expert- Why is Autism So Common Now?
…every 88 children reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just four years ago. Factors that have brought the startling levels of autism to our attention include: Better…
2013 World Alzheimer’s Report Says: Cost of Alzheimer’s will Triple
…with dementia; Increases in research funding are needed to reenergize the work on dementia prevention, treatment and care; The quality of care in nursing homes should be monitored through the…
Senior Citizens- Avoid Getting Scammed
…Virginia TRIAD, a crime prevention partnership between seniors and law enforcement. These assumptions can include that seniors have money from life savings or other assets, that they are at home…
Training Needed for Caregivers Is Lacking
…Many home health-care companies, such as Five Star Home Health care, offer a 40 hour Caregiver class, where you can learn personal care assistance; home management; safety and accident prevention;…
New Medicare Dashboard Advances Affordable Care Act (ACA) Goals for Chronic Conditions
…to achieve goals set by the ACA by promoting a better understanding of overlapping medical conditions and areas where prevention and treatment can improve care and lower costs. According to…
Happy Anniversary to the Affordable Care Act!
…ten years; Directs Medicare to cover, without cost sharing, annual wellness visits and prevention services for all enrollees, and waiving co-insurance for most preventive services; Requires nursing homes and other…
Studies show link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
…does one go about reducing the risk for diabetes? A healthy diet and plenty of exercise are essential components of a diabetes prevention or management program — two lifestyle factors…
Training and Support is Being Offered Locally for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
…top ten for which there is no known effective prevention. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects approximately 1 in 8 Americans, making it the sixth leading cause of death in…
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