Category: News
Senior Citizens are Embracing Social Media
Grandparents are getting more comfortable with computers and smart phones and increasing their presence on the internet with the newest technology. The use of social media has gone up over 400% in the last five years. In 2010 only 3% of seniors age 65 and older used social media, compared to 11% today. Although 11% […]
Costs For Dementia End of Life Care Is Higher Than Any Other Care
Caring for dementia patients is a growing concern in the US. With baby boomers reaching retirement age, the costs for handling their care is going to be expensive as they live longer. Major improvements in the treatment of cancer, heart disease and other causes of death have extended life, while dementia still has no significant […]
Aging Women That Lose Weight May Be At Risk For Alzheimer’s
A recent study of women in Sweden has discovered that a gene variant associated with Alzheimer’s disease may cause a steeper decline in body mass index after age 70 than those without the gene. The findings are relevant because body weight change may help in the diagnosis, treatment and management of Alzheimer’s. The study tracked […]
Try A Mediterranean Diet for Better Brain Health
A new study in Neurology has found that older people who stick closely to a Mediterranean diet have more brain volume than those who don’t eat one. A Mediterranean diet is defined as one high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, grains, fish and healthy fats like olive oil. As we age, our brains shrink. By […]
A Cancer Drug May Offer Hope for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease
A drug approved by the FDA to treat cancer by suppressing tumor growth is causing excitement for doctors who treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients. The drug, nilotinib (Tasigna) is a heavy-hitting chemotherapy drug when used in high doses that cleans cells out of existence. In lower doses, it seems to cause the brain to clear […]
A New Blood Test For Alzheimer’s
Scientists are working on a new test for detecting Alzheimer’s Disease. The blood test could lead to early diagnosis and treatment for patients. By studying the blood, the researchers have found reliable biomarkers in the bloodstream from the release of damaged brain cells. This allows for a quick diagnosis of a range of neurodegenerative diseases. […]
Rag Dolls for Alzheimer Patients
A speech pathologist from Winston Salem, NC has developed a rag doll specifically for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Janet Tompkins has always had a fondness for the elderly since she was little girl. It was always comforting for her to be with her grandmother and visiting with her grandmother’s friends […]
Dementia Training in the Workplace
Several counties in New Jersey are addressing dementia in the community. A Senior Care company is offering free employee training to local businesses on how to recognize and respond to customers with dementia in restaurants, banks, drug stores and other workplaces. There is a growing need to demystify dementia and educate people on how to […]
Dental Care As We Age
Good oral health is a major part of taking care of our bodies. Unfortunately, as we age it can be less of a priority especially for those senior citizens living below the poverty line. Research has proven that dental health is connected to a longer, healthier life. Bacterium in the mouth is a cause of […]
A Memory Care Center Recreates Past for Dementia Patients
One memory care center in Ontario,Canada is handling aging dementia patients in a new and intriguing way. They are recreating the past throughout the halls of the facility. Rooms are set back in time with a barbershop with 65 cent haircuts, a corner office from the 1950’s and a 1947 Dodge parked in the hallway. […]
