…certain diseases and degenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Work longer with more flexibility: According to the center’s research, “(o)ver the course of 100-year lives, we can expect to…
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Study Shows That People Who Care for Others Live Longer
…my grandchildren several times a week, and I am a caregiver for my husband with Parkinson’s. Can you provide any insight on this subject? Thanks for your help! Caryn Formannie…
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…
Can a New Device Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Develop?
…many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and this device may be helpful in detecting those neurodegenerative diseases, as…
The Importance of Managing Chronic Diseases
…included: Arthritis; Cancer; Chronic kidney disease; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Coronary heart disease; Depression; Diabetes; Heart failure; Hypertension; Liver disease; Mental disorders; Parkinson’s disease; and/or Stroke. The study has been…
What Happens to the Brain After Age 40?
…Parkinson’s, hoping the findings might accelerate the detection and treatment of such diseases. New Research Adds to Findings about Changes in the Brain After Age 40 Fast-forward to a new…
TikTok and Caregiving: The #Dementia Hashtag on TikTok Has over 3 Billion Views!
…36 million views; #EarlyOnsetAlzheimers with over 35 million views; #ParkinsonsDisease with over 25 million views; #HuntingtonsDisease with over 22 million views; #FrontotemporalDementia with over 15 million views. All of these…
Our 22 Top Articles of 2022
…Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Neuropalliative care is not only for patients near the end of life but at any stage of their illness. This article offers advice about neurological diseases…
How Caregiving Can Heal a Relationship
…with essential care planning. Check out disease-specific websites and organizations: Websites such as the Alzheimer’s Association or Parkinson’s Foundation can help you learn more about your parent’s specific condition and…
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug That Slows Progression of the Disease
…be used in patients diagnosed with other conditions that cause cognitive impairment and dementia (e.g., Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or Parkinson’s disease). Before drugs like lecanemab can…
Is My Mother Depressed?
…be a side effect of some prescriptions taken for blood pressure, anxiety, and even Parkinson’s disease. Most seniors end up living with depression without treatment for many years more than…
Why Do Some Individuals Have the Capacity to Maintain Thinking and Cognitive Abilities in the Presence of More Advanced Dementia?
…brain diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or a stroke. A more robust cognitive reserve can also help you function better for longer if you’re exposed to unexpected life…
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…
The Youngest People to Ever Be Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
…is one of the youngest people ever to be diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Moreover, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease alongside frontotemporal dementia during a routine medical checkup. The progressive…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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