…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…
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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…
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. •…
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…
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…
What if Death Became a Thing of the Past?
…Stanford study, seven of 18 stroke victims who agreed to stem cell treatments showed remarkable motor function improvements. This treatment could work for other neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,…
Virginia and Washington, DC Both Earn ‘A’ on National Palliative Care Report Card
…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…
Getting Loved Ones the End-of-life Care They Deserve
Q. My mother is in her 80’s and has been in the hospital several times this year with pneumonia and urinary tract infections and has been suffering with Parkinson’s for…
New Exciting Technology Emerges for Seniors and Caregivers in the 2020’s
…facing a variety of situations, including macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Carrie believes that having real insight into a loved one’s condition will enable caregivers to develop empathy for…
Virginia’s Nursing Homes Prepare for New Testing Requirement
…basic equipment including gowns, N95 respirators, and surgical masks. Mark Parkinson, CEO of American Healthcare Association, said in a statement that state governments “need to take immediate action to protect…
Our Top 20 Articles of 2020
…2. When the Inheritance You Left Isn’t Wanted: Janet Reno, the nation’s first-ever female attorney general, died a little over four years ago following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease….
Is Aging a Disease that Can Be Cured?
…what stage you are in in your life, may well inherit a world without cancer, stroke, heart attack and dementia; a world where diabetes and Parkinson’s are beaten; a world…
What the US Government is Doing to Keep Nursing Homes COVID-Free
…group in a statement. Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living agreed saying, “Vaccination mandates for health care personnel should…
Hospices Are Turning People Away
Q. My mother, Claire, has Parkinson’s and she’s at the point where she can no longer swallow and will need a feeding tube. She still lives at home with my…
Does Intermittent Fasting Slow Cognitive Decline?
…There is strong evidence that forms of intermittent fasting can delay the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease in animals. In animal studies, intermittent fasting has been…
Our 21 Top Articles of 2021
…a neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson’s. Things Not to Do When You Get Older At the age of 64, Steven Petrow published, “Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get…
How One Journalist Helped Her Father Die
…to Sandy, with advanced neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis, who require assistance in virtually everything they do in the end stages, are having trouble getting their…
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…
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…
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…
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