…Prevention Program, he argues that it is indeed possible to stave off dementia. Although it could be decades before we have conclusive proof from large-scale studies, Dr. Small believes we…
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Stop Playing Those Mind Games?!?
…and non-repetitive mental stimulation. When it comes to exercise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week…
A New Era of Human Longevity
…up by 44% since 2000.” There were 72,197 of them in 2014, up from 50,281 in 2000, according to the report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In…
Alzheimer’s Lost Memories May Be Recoverable
…made in treatment and prevention of the disease. Early Detection is Key Research suggests that the process of Alzheimer’s disease begins more than a decade before clinical symptoms appear. Early…
Scams to Watch Out For
…Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork. Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network or 1-877-908-3360 or to report a scam or for more information on scam and fraud prevention and file a…
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Alzheimer’s?
…Alzheimer’s disease, but research is showing us that our everyday lifestyle choices are among the most important factors when it comes to Alzheimer’s prevention. Currently, Alzheimer’s is well on its…
When Dementia Training Is Mandatory
…bracelet. ● recognition of the symptoms of dementia; ● diagnosis and treatment; ● the role of each health care professional; ● prevention; ● attitudes towards people with dementia; and ●…
Hospice Care for Healthier Patients. . . Something Isn’t Right!
…health services. Hospices provide “palliative care” – which is designed to be care focused on the prevention and alleviation of pain and suffering. Some hospice families claim they were pressured…
Federal Initiatives for Autism
…the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP). Safety and Wandering Prevention S.2614/H.R. 4919 (Kevin and Avonte’s Law) The legislation has already been passed in the U.S. Senate and…
Setting up an ABLE Account and New Legislation
…personal support services, health, prevention and wellness, financial management, administrative services, and other expenses. ● Exclusion from taxable income (federal): Earnings on contributions to ABLE accounts are exempt from federal…
A Decline in Dementia Risk
…at the UCLA’s Longevity Center, has spent the past two decades researching the ways lifestyle choices affect memory. In his book, The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program, he argues that it is…
ABLEnow is Open for Enrollment in Virginia
…paying for the education, housing, transportation, employment training, support, assistive technology, personal support services, health, prevention and wellness, financial management, administrative services, and other expenses. Earnings on contributions to ABLE…
CMS Issues Final Rules for Home Health Agencies and Patients’ Rights
…at all times. ◾A new infection prevention and control requirement that focuses on the use of standard infection control practices and patient/caregiver education and teaching. ◾A streamlined skilled professional services…
The Brain’s GPS: Why Alzheimer’s Patients Wander
…locksmith, security company, or home improvement professional to implement safety and prevention procedures in your home. You may find it is necessary to prevent your loved one from slipping away…
How You Can Help Prevent Wandering and Wandering-Related Tragedies
…should consider the following: • Secure Your Home: Consider contacting a professional locksmith, security company or home improvement professional to promote safety and prevention in your home. You may find…
Could Lyme Symptoms Be Mistaken for Alzheimer’s?
…dizziness, nerve pain and memory loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme disease has been misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and up to 350 other diseases….
Can Poor Sleep Cause Alzheimer’s?
…Similar to your situation, 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep, and 45% of the world’s population doesn’t either. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
It’s Alzheimer’s, Not the Plague!
…can do to dispel misconceptions about Alzheimer’s: • Engage others in discussions about Alzheimer’s disease and the need for prevention, better treatment and an eventual cure. Engage with others online…
Programs Affecting Veterans and Progress this Year
…home-bound veterans in receiving more frequent and consistent care, and provide more rapid medical intervention for the purposes of mental health treatment and suicide prevention. A New Electronic Health Record…
Senior $afe Act and Other Safeguards Against Financial Exploitation
…Services Maryland Adult Protective Services Elder Financial Exploitation and Response Network Guide For more resources about elder abuse prevention, check out the federal government’s Eldercare locator. Planning to Protect Loved…
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