Dear Angel, We just found out that my father will be moving in with us. He is in his 70’s, has Parkinson’s, arthritis, and is in a wheelchair a lot…
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Veteran Caregivers and Spouses: Benefit Clarification
Q. My 76-year old father, Larry, served during the Vietnam War, and suffers from Parkinson’s Disease and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My mother, Anne, is his caregiver. They live…
What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
…Other Causes of Dementia Just about any condition that causes damage to the brain or nerve cells can cause dementia. For example, people with Parkinson’s disease will often exhibit dementia…
Driver Cessation and the Advance Driving Directive
Dear Angel, My mother has had Parkinson’s for 5 years and is a little shaky, but her doctor says she can still drive for the time being. Unfortunately, when the…
Brain Training to Keep Seniors on the Road Longer
…physical abilities as they get older. The following factors warrant monitoring and possible driving cessation: ◾Health Conditions: Physical and mental impairments that accompany aging, such as Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s…
CMS Issues Final Rules for Home Health Agencies and Patients’ Rights
Bill is considering bringing in a home health aide to help with his mother, Nancy, who has limited mobility from Parkinson’s disease. He was a little hesitant at first, because…
How Does a Doctor Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?
…signs of brain injury, stroke, and conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. His doctor will want to rule out all other illnesses that affect brain health before making a diagnosis of…
“Confusion Over Medicare Improvement Standard Persists”- Case Reintroduced and New Settlement Reached
…Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord or brain injuries. Five years ago, Medicare officials agreed in a landmark court settlement that seniors can’t be denied coverage for physical therapy and other…
How to Care for a Loved One When You Are Sick Yourself
Q. I am a new caregiver for my mother, who has had Parkinson’s for nearly a decade. My father passed away recently, so now it’s just me, my mom, my…
New Technology for Better Aging
…a gyroscopic self-stabilizing spoon with intelligent control that is designed for people with neurological conditions that result in uncontrollable tremor, such as Parkinson’s disease. This intelligent tableware detects and offsets…
Managing Long-Distance Caregiving with Technology
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I am a long-distance caregiver for my father, who has Parkinson’s and lives 2,000 miles away. My children are in school here, and my husband works…
Are Ticks Especially Dangerous for Seniors?
…Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. The best way to avoid getting Lyme disease is to fight the risks for tick bites. Your grandfather needs to take precautions when going out into areas…
Aging On-Demand: Options for Seniors and Caregivers
…American Cancer Association and the National Parkinson’s Foundation (NFP). The company connects nonmedical, in-home caregivers with physically and mentally impaired seniors. The company vets applicants, and only accepts state-certified home…
Best Holiday Gifts for Seniors
…ribs, this sleek game-changer has a 58″ canopy for you and a friend. Magna Ready “Button” Down Shirts For those with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinson’s or just about any other disability…
Those Late-Night Golden Girls Reruns Could Be Bad for Your Health
…the same time, poor sleep hastens the progression of chronic health problems, such as heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, memory loss, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. Therefore, while working…
Should Dad Give Up His Guns?
…died. It’s the place he gathers with buddies to socialize and let off steam. Dad is now 73, and is receiving treatment for Parkinson’s disease. His memory is starting to…
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…
The Ecosystem of Family Caregiving
…divorced, but I have a son who can help with practical responsibilities as I care for my mother with Parkinson’s disease in our home. My sister and her husband are…
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…
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;…
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