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Living at home in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may be the best option for a loved one. Someone with minimal memory loss is likely to be more comfortable in familiar surroundings and probably doesn’t require a high level of care and attention. But planning a move to a memory …
Read MoreMore than six million Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. It’s the most common form of dementia (about 80% of cases) and the fifth-leading cause of death among older Americans. There’s no medical cure for Alzheimer’s, but there are drugs that can temporarily improve memory and thinking skills in some people. Early symptoms can …
Read MoreParkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that impacts the body’s mobility. Since symptoms can come on gradually, it can sometimes be challenging to notice the early signs of Parkinson’s. Family members are usually the first to notice something is off and should take symptoms seriously as soon as they arise. 5 Early Signs …
Read MoreNo one wants to grow old and alone. After all, we’re wired for social connection. Having a strong support group was critical to survival for our ancestors living on the savannahs of East Africa. And while the odds of being attacked by lions are pretty small these days, having friends you can count on makes …
Read MoreAs you get older, your vision tends to deteriorate. It may start with needing a pair of reading glasses. Later on, you may notice your vision becoming cloudy due to cataracts forming on the lens inside your eye. Other eye problems common in older adults are glaucoma and macular degeneration, two of the leading causes …
Read MorePossibly the most daunting yet one of the most common risk seniors face as they age is significant cognitive decline. Our minds age along with our bodies, sometimes at a faster rate, accelerated by various forms of dementia and other cognitive impairments. Dementia is defined by a significant decline in one or more cognitive domains …
Read MoreThis pandemic year has been challenging to put it mildly. Older adults in particular have been at increased risk for severe infection. Yet studies have shown that older adults have managed to stay relatively happy during the pandemic. Compared to younger adults, the older generation experienced more positive emotions in a given day and fewer …
Read MoreEvery 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. It might start with a sudden severe headache. You might feel weak or numb on one side of your face or body. Some people have trouble speaking or understanding speech. Others notice blind spots in one eye. Many people ignore the signs of stroke because …
Read MoreThe preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking of the hereafter. I told him, “Oh, I do it all the time. No matter where I am — in the parlor, upstairs, in the kitchen, or down in the basement — I ask myself, “Now, what am …
Read MoreYour immune system works 24/7 to fight off illnesses. When it recognizes a threat, it responds by attacking the viruses and bacteria it sees as a problem. When your immune system isn’t doing well, you start to feel sick, tired and rundown. What can you do to help your immune system win the fight against …
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