The Alzheimer's Association notes that 1 in 3 seniors will develop Alzheimer's or other type of dementia at some time in their later years. Currently, about 5 million Americans suffer from dementia, and the numbers are expected to rise with … [Read more...]
Hospice or Hospital?
End-of-life issues loom large as Baby Boomers reach the break-over point with their own parents and other elderly family members in their care. The decisions that must be made in this age of advanced medical care weigh heavy because our … [Read more...]
Why Isolation Continues Among Seniors
Isolation became one of the biggest issues to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, it was a necessity to stay healthy through the hardest parts of the virus, especially when no one fully understood the extent to which it … [Read more...]
How COVID 19 Set Back Progress in Senior Health Research
Since 1990, global life expectancy has gone up. On average, people live more than six years longer than they did in 1990. That goes for both men and women. However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been complications on … [Read more...]
Home Care for a Loved One with Dementia
If you have a loved one with dementia, you have probably already started looking at care solutions that can help them live the quality of life that they deserve. Maybe that’s how you found our website. If that’s the case, this … [Read more...]
Why We Need to Think Differently About Senior Care
The traditional model of senior care has been shaken up ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. It isn’t a surprise. The pandemic has changed how we think about a lot of things, why should senior care be any different? A … [Read more...]
Heart Disease and Changes in the Brain
A new study from the George Institute for Global Health indicates that heart disease can lead to changes in the brain and how it works. The changes that were noticed included alterations to the blood vessels that impact blood … [Read more...]
Fending Off IBS as You Age
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a condition that impacts thousands of people in the U.S. It is uncomfortable and can lead to other health problems. This can be especially tough for elderly individuals to cope … [Read more...]
Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Dementia?
New research indicates that some people are more susceptible to developing dementia than other people are. It has been observed for quite some time, but much of the evidence is anecdotal in nature, and not always supported by … [Read more...]
Exercise Now Might Help Reduce Pain Later
People that are more active tend to have lesser rates of chronic pain than those that are more sedentary, according to a group of researchers. A team from the Arctic University of Norway looked at people who were physically … [Read more...]
Tips for Helping Seniors Build Muscle
A few days ago, I posted a blog about how strength training and building muscle can help some populations live longer lives. Today’s post is geared toward helping you to get started doing this. Before I go too deep … [Read more...]
When Does Dementia Begin?
Pinpointing the starting point for common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, could lead to better overall treatment of the disease and a higher quality of life for longer periods of time. Doing this has proven to be very … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Strength Training
A new study indicates that when women take part in strength training exercise, they tend to live longer lives. That’s what the research coming out of Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, California, says. The study looked … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Stay Independent as You Age
One of the biggest concerns that people have as they get older is their independence. The vast majority of people want to maintain the lifestyles that they have lived for as long as possible. No one wants to need to rely on others to make … [Read more...]