Category: News

Common Causes of Falls for Hillsborough Dementia Patients

November 15, 2016

Dementia not only affects memory, but can also increase the likelihood of falling. Over 30% of seniors will fall at some point, but among those with dementia the rate is much higher. Dementia can affect a person’s perception which means they may not see something in the floor or may not step properly. Anxiety over […]

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Information for Chapel Hill Clients: Healthcare Tests Show Ultrasound Could Slow Brain’s Aging

November 10, 2016

Healthcare researchers are constantly searching for new ways to improve the lives of senior citizens. Scientists studying in a lab in Australia might have found a way to slow the aging of the brain with ultrasound. The researchers understood that physical therapists use ultrasound to help some injuries heal faster. The team was doing a […]

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Tips For Durham Caregivers to Reduce Falls if Your Loved One Has Dementia

November 8, 2016

Dementia not only affects memory, but can also increase the likelihood of falling. Sturdy confident steps will eventually turn into more of a shuffle movement. Over 30% of seniors will fall at some point, but among those with dementia the rate is much higher. Dementia can affect a person’s perception which means they may not […]

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Pittsboro Community Topics: Women’s Verbal Memory May Shield the Risk for Alzheimer’s

November 3, 2016

Alzheimer’s may be harder to detect in women due to their verbal memory. Women tend to retain their verbal memory better than men which may make it more difficult to detect earlier. Even when women’s brains show the same level of problems associated with the disease, they are able to recall words and other verbal […]

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Chapel Hill Senior Care Advice: Planning For Your Future

November 1, 2016

One of the hardest topics for senior care is preparing to care for yourself as you age. Many seniors do not realize that eventually, they will need a caregiver to help them. Most folks are in good health and they have a hard time envisioning a time when there will be a need for independent living, assisted living, […]

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News for Durham: High Blood Pressure is Linked to Dementia

October 27, 2016

A recent study has found that high blood pressure is linked to dementia especially in middle age. A review by the American Heart Association found that high blood pressure disrupts the structure and function of cerebral blood vessels. High blood pressure can lead to damage of the white matter in parts of the brain that […]

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Baby Boomers are Redefining Senior Living and Healthcare in Orange County

October 25, 2016

Senior living is rapidly changing the healthcare industry. Each day, more than 10,000 baby boomers turn the age of 65. This generation is redefining aging and how they want to spend their later years. They have a larger discretionary income than any previous generation and have been able to purchase what they need when they […]

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Proper Treatment for Alzheimer’s in Chapel Hill Residents Requires Knowing the Different Forms

October 21, 2016

Alzheimer’s is the disease that robs you of your memory. You may even become alarmed when you notice a faltering memory in your loved one or yourself. However, memory loss is just one facet of Alzheimer’s. There are actually two to three different forms of the disease. Many physicians may not even diagnose the disease […]

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Durham Senior Care Information: Exercise and Anti-Aging Are Related

October 18, 2016

Senior care involves a variety of tools to help improve aging and brain function. Everyone searches for the fountain of youth through superfoods, serums, creams and pills. A new study has found that exercise plays a part in anti-aging at the cellular level. It might be time to add cardio to your list of powerful […]

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Hillsborough Healthcare Strategies for Seniors: Helping Those Who Wander

October 13, 2016

Providing healthcare to aging seniors can be a difficult time for families and caregivers. Many caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients have experienced their loved one wandering off or getting lost. This can cause panic and concern when someone is missing. Over 50 percent of Alzheimer’s patients have become lost or wandered off at some point during […]

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