Category: News
Loneliness is a Major Concern Among the Elderly
Isolation and loneliness are forcing some elderly into hospitals. People living alone without support are often taken to the hospital even when they may not have an acute medical problem. It is usually the result of a social care problem. Many hospitals are turning into dormitories for older people because they have no support or […]
Prepare Yourself for Being a Caregiver
Many families face the prospect of caring for family members as they age. It can be especially daunting for the children to make sure their parents have the care they need. One of the most important things to do to care for aging parents is to make sure the legal work is done. It is […]
4 Ways to Live Better in Retirement
Many of the nation’s baby boomers are nearing retirement. For many, this can be a time of concern and trepidation worrying about housing, finances, saving. Your retirement can be happy and productive with a few tips to help you plan for golden years. One of the first tips for retirement is reducing housing expenses. There […]
Playing Video Games May Help Seniors Retain Cognitive Function
Most people think of video games as being mindless entertainment and hobbies for young adults and kids. Often the games are violent and seem to waste the time of the player. Recently, tests have shown that certain types of video games can improve the memory and reaction time of older adults. Some research has shown […]
How to Find the Right Dementia Care Facility
Many families struggle with dementia and how to cope with the need for constant care of a parent or spouse. This can be a bigger concern if they live alone and are no longer able to care for themselves. There are several options to consider if you decide to move them out of the home […]
New Research Looks at Reducing Brain Inflammation to Reduce Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a disease characterized by the build-up of proteins and tangles in the brain which break the connections with other nerve cells. A new study believes that there isn’t brain inflammation, but an overactive immune system causing the brain to inflame leading to the disease. Researchers at the University of Southhampton in England think […]
Why Do Some Get Alzheimer’s and Some Don’t?
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people throughout the world. Currently, there is no cure and very few treatments. Scientists are making new discoveries every day. Interestingly, one sign of a person with Alzheimer’s Is the amyloid plaque build-up in the brain. However, the same plaque deposits have been found in people without dementia or memory […]
Can Our Cities Handle the Aging Population?
Whether we realize it or not, our population is aging at a drastic rate and most of us are not prepared for it. by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas. In 14 years, more than 1 billion people will be aged 65 or older which is about one in eight […]
Urine May Be Able To Detect Alzheimer’s
A recent study has found a link to Alzheimer’s and the smell of urine in mice. Mice were genetically altered to model three aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Urine was collected from normal mice and those with disease during the research. Notable differences were detected in the smell of the urine of the diseased mice. Mice […]
Caregiving Market Will Grow 13%
AARP and Parks Associates recently released a study aimed at the current and future needs of caregivers and those needing care. By 2020, 117 million Americans are expected to need assistance of some kind with our aging population. However, caregivers will only number 45 million by that time. This will mean huge growth in the […]
