Category: News
Can Durham Seniors Reduce Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease with the Sauna?
A recent Finnish study about dementia in the journal, Age and Aging, found remarkable protective results from regularly bathing in the sauna. The study found that men that visited the sauna 4-7 times a week were less likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s. The researchers compared three groups in the study: those that went over […]
Healthcare News For Chapel Hill: European Countries are Starting Registries for Dementia Patients
Healthcare registries for seniors is taking over globally to improve care and gain valuable information. Over the past decade, Ireland has seen deaths due to dementia increase by 165%. Many countries are using this information to better understand dementia and how it is affecting citizens. Other European countries such as Sweden, Spain and Denmark as […]
Homecare Concerns for Elder Orphans Growing Old Alone in Durham
One of the many homecare concerns for elderly is growing old without adequate help. Researchers are coining a new phrase for elderly who live alone, elder orphans. They describe an elder orphan as someone who is socially or physically isolated without an available family member or caregiver to help them manage aging. Nationally, over 22.6% […]
Healthcare Discussion: 7 Ways to Promote Healthy Aging and Combat Isolation in Hillsborough
Isolation and loneliness can be a problem as we age. Social contacts decrease over time due to retirement, lack of physical mobility or no longer being able to drive a car. Loneliness can increase the chances of serious health issues. Just feeling lonely is a struggle for many elderly people. There are ways to help […]
News for Durham Residents: 7 Surprising Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
The average Alzheimer’s patient is a woman in her 70’s whose disease progresses slowly. However, there is early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease and about 200,000 people have it in the U.S. There are ways to recognize if you may be at risk or susceptible to the disease and many of these don’t involve memory problems. Stealing or […]
Senior Care Ideas for Chapel Hill: Japan Develops Tool to Track Lost Senior Citizens
Senior care plays an important role in protecting those with dementia. Many times people with dementia may wander from their home. Most think they are going to work at a long ago job or going home to a past residence. It can be difficult for families to worry that their loved one may wander off […]
10 Signs of Stress for Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Chatham County
Caregiving for Alzheimer’s disease patients can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. Caregivers can face real stress that can go unrecognized and untreated. It is important to take a break from caregiving duties with the help of family and friends, so that you can enjoy some time to yourself doing something you enjoy. Over 59% […]
Long Distance Caregiving and Home Care Tips For Durham
Home care for an aging parent can be challenging and living far away can make it even harder. However, there are some things you can do to help. There are ways to help monitor a parent from afar. Many of these involve utilizing technology, building a support system of family, friends and neighbors and using available […]
News Flash for Chapel Hill: Dementia is the Leading Cause of Death in England and Wales
Latest figures reveal that dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales. Many people are living longer and death from other causes such as heart disease has gone down. Doctors have also gotten better at diagnosing dementia and it is given more weight on death certificates. Women are […]
Orange County Senior Care Spending: Family Caregiving Costs More Than Expected
Providing senior care for a family member or loved one is something that you graciously want to do to help your family. However, the economic toll can be devastating to families. A new report released by AARP has found that over 20% of caregiver’s income is spent out of pocket caring for a family member […]
