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Hillsborough Residents: Loneliness May Put You at a Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s
A recent study has found that people who feel lonely have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The study was performed on 79 healthy adults factoring in gender, age, depression, genetics, economic status, anxiety and social networks. The study also measured the amyloid protein levels in the brain. The research found that those with preclinical […]
5 Holiday Home Care Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Durham
Caregiving for an Alzheimer home care patient can be challenging especially during the holidays. There are things you can do to prepare and make the holiday gatherings special. It just takes a little extra planning and effort. Here are five tips to help you make the season enjoyable for you and your spouse or parent. […]
Do Some Chapel Hill Seniors Have Financial Dementia?
Dementia can wreak havoc on the lives of elderly. It is important to guard your elderly loved ones from predators that want to take advantage of them and their money. Dementia can often develop slowly, but there are signs to alert you to problems that a person might encounter with their finances over time. -Many people may […]
Senior Care Advice for Orange County: 6 Ways to Avoid the Caregiver Holiday Blues
As the holiday season approaches, family caregivers can face real senior care struggles that can be magnified during Christmas. Many miss out on holiday parties, shopping and preparing for the holiday. There are some steps that you can take to prevent the holiday blues or to help a caregiver. Ask for help! See if friends […]
6 Senior Care Tips for Creating Dementia Friendly Holidays in Durham
Senior care is very important during the holidays, especially if elderly family members are dealing with dementia. The holidays can be overwhelming to dementia sufferers as large families gather to celebrate. The many sounds of laughter, racing children and crowded living rooms can create a frightening experience for those that can be over stimulated from their […]
Disappointing Research News
For months all eyes have been on the clinical trial of a drug called Solanezumab. Developed by Eli Lilly, it had been viewed as the industry’s best hope for treating Alzheimer’s. Sadly, the company announced that trial results have been disappointing and that it is abandoning further research. We shouldn’t be surprised. Alzheimer’s drugs have a […]
The Hazards of the Fall
The facts about falls among seniors are harrowing. Each year, 2.8 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head trauma. Falls are not a normal part of aging! Balance can be improved relatively easily to greatly […]
Dementia on the Decline?
A recent study involving 21,000 seniors concluded that dementia rates in the US are falling. This large study confirms what other smaller studies already discovered. Among adults 65 years or older, researchers found that dementia decreased from 11.6 percent in 2000 to 8.8 percent in 2012 – a 24% reduction. In other words, an estimated […]
Dementia Friendly Orange County – One Year Old!
Dementia Friendly Orange County (DFOC) recently celebrated its one-year anniversary training local organizations to recognize the signs of dementia and be more accommodating to people who may have it. To date, nearly 50 businesses, non-profit entities and public sector organizations and have participated in this program. WCHL (97.9FM) recently became a Certified Business and […]
Acorn Recognized for Customer Satisfaction!
We are proud to announce that City Beat News recently awarded us The Spectrum Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. The award recognizes companies that provide exceptional service and experiences to their customers. City Beat News is an independent research and publishing company based in Lapeer, Michigan. City Beat uses a unique, proprietary method to […]
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