…people living with a serious illness, such as dementia, Parkinson’s, or cancer. Palliative care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal of…
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What is the Difference Between a Nursing Home and Assisted Living?
Sheila lives with her son, his wife, and her grandchildren in their home, and has been there for 3 years since her Parkinson’s started getting worse. They enjoy having her…
103-Year Old Record-Breaking Runner Reveals Her Secrets to Longevity
…of heart disease, certain cancers, and slow the progression of neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, thanks to plant compounds and antioxidants. Don’t overindulge though: more than one glass…
How Could Something Used to Treat Autism Also Be Used to Treat Dementia?
…ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, auditory processing disorders, and other issues that are often the result of problems that occur within the brain. IM therapy is designed to help…
Why Medicaid Planning Is 100 Percent Ethical
…such as Parkinson’s. • The luck of the draw as to what illness you get shouldn’t have such drastic implications on your wallet and the inheritance of your children. •…
Is Home Care Covered by Medicare?
Q. My sister, Betty, is 68 years old and has Parkinson’s disease. Her symptoms include tremors, impaired balance, difficulty walking and talking, anxiety, and confusion, at times. Her limited mobility…
Can Dementia Symptoms Come and Go?
…or 13.9 percent, of the U.S. population ages 71 and older and is usually caused by brain damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or Parkinson’s disease. The number of…
Is Suicide a “Rational” Option for Seniors?
…to be a burden on family members); a diagnosis of a debilitating disease (i.e. dementia, Parkinson’s etc.); chronic illness and pain; social isolation, loneliness, and depression; increasing access to drugs;…
Hospitals Must Tell Medicare Patients if Care Is ‘Observation’ Only
…among other things. When they found nothing other than the Parkinson’s he has had for over 20 years, they kept him in the hospital for two nights anyway. When my…
The Caregiving “Crisis”: Findings from a New Genworth Study
…from Parkinson’s disease. He is 75 years old himself and has a hard time physically due to a decline in his own health. Initially, Don was very apprehensive about asking…
The Biggest Misconception About Medicaid
…long-term debilitating illness such as Parkinson’s. With DC Metro area nursing homes often costing $14,000 – $16,000 per month, even wealthy people and those who spend their lives saving can…
Shining the Spotlight on Bruce Willis and Aphasia
…common than Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy. Most people had not heard of aphasia prior to the Bruce Willis announcement because aphasia is typically not a disease in…
If You’re Genetically Predisposed to Dementia. . .
…forms of dementia, Parkinson’s, autism, and concussion. She found out that brain banks have been established around the country and learned about the Brain Donor Project. She was also surprised…
Who is This Man and What Did He Do with My Husband?
…disorders that resemble Parkinson’s or Lou Gehrig’s disease. It strikes younger people, progresses faster and, unlike Alzheimer’s, does not attack memory at first but begins with silence, apathy, or bizarre…
Prescribing Art: Can Art Be Used to Treat Conditions Affecting Seniors?
…practitioners are prescribing arts engagement as part of treating conditions including: obesity, heart disease, chronic pain, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, loneliness, and depression. Here are some of their observations about art:…
Speed of Speech, Rather Than Loss of Words, May Be an Early Indicator of Dementia
…loved one have Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or another neurodegenerative disease? If you have not done Incapacity Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, or Estate Planning (or had your Planning documents reviewed in the…
How Estate Planning Helps You and Your Caregiver
Dear Angel, I have Parkinson’s and need lots of care, and I know things are just going to get tougher. My sister is my caregiver who helps me full-time. I…
Amazing, Innovative Senior Tech that Was Spotlighted at CES 2024
…Approximately 200 million individuals globally suffer from hand tremors (primarily those with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor), greatly diminishing their quality of life. The GyroGlove is the world’s most advanced…
Will My Mother Face Financial Ruin Paying for a Nursing Home?
Q. My mother has Parkinson’s, and it is progressively getting more difficult for her to do things on her own. She has fallen several times and is having trouble swallowing….
Are “Tip-of-the-Tongue” Moments Normal or a Cause for Concern?
…the Reason for Forgetting Words? At least 180,000 Americans are diagnosed with aphasia every year, and it’s estimated that some 2 million Americans have it; it’s more prevalent than Parkinson’s…
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