Alzheimer’s Disease: Brain scans reveal a culprit in the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s Researchers can now observe the widespread loss of nerve cells in the brains of living patients with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to advanced imaging technology developed by scientists at Yale University. Scientists have long believed that the destruction of brain … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease: Brain scans reveal a culprit in the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s”
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Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech Nancy Delano, a retired elder care nurse, enjoys her independence. The 80-year-old Denver, Colorado resident drives to movies and plays and goes out to dinner with her friends. Delano’s son, Tom Rogers, checks on her because he is concerned about his mother living alone. Delano knows that living alone has its drawbacks. … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Parkinson Medications
Parkinson Medications A new drug developed to treat Parkinson’s disease showed promising results in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Sage Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, reported that the treatment was generally well-tolerated by participants in Phase 2 of its LUMINARY clinical trial of the neuropsychiatric drug candidate, … Continue reading “Parkinson Medications”
Living Cancer Drug That Helps Patients Stay Disease Free
Living Cancer Drug That Helps Patients Stay Disease Free Bill Ludwig, a New Jersey resident, received devastating news in 1996: He was diagnosed with a blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Four years later, Doug Olson, a California resident, was diagnosed with the same disease. CLL is a cancer of the blood and bone … Continue reading “Living Cancer Drug That Helps Patients Stay Disease Free”
LTCI Is it Worth It?
long-term care insurance (LTCI) Is it Worth It? When it comes to planning for the future, there’s one question that usually comes up regarding long-term care insurance: Is it worth it? Some financial planners and health experts say long-term care insurance provides a range of services and support to help older adults meet their personal … Continue reading “LTCI Is it Worth It?”
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert Federal, state, and local law enforcement officials are joining forces to take action against scammers targeting older adults. The crackdowns are paying off with nationwide arrests of fraudsters who have cheated seniors out of thousands of dollars. In one case, six people were arrested and indicted in Atlanta, Georgia in … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
You Are What You Eat
You Are What You Eat Members of the San Francisco 49ers football team underwent an imaging test that measures body fat and muscle mass. Nick Bosa, the team’s defensive end, said the results from the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry test showed his body fat percentage was the lowest on the team. The 24-year-old Bosa credits his … Continue reading “You Are What You Eat”
Walk Fast or Walk Longer?
Walk Fast or Walk Longer? Say the word, “exercise,” and you immediately imagine someone jogging down a path, pedaling fast on a stationary bicycle or sweating in a high-energy cardio class. What might not come to mind is an image of a brisk walk on a pleasant day. Just as other exercises vary in style, … Continue reading “Walk Fast or Walk Longer?”
Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory
Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory If older adults were asked to list their top 10 worries, there’s a good chance that memory loss would rank near the top of the list. After all, it’s possible to make a mistake when something you know doesn’t surface in the moment you need it. So, it’s no … Continue reading “Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory”
What’s Bad For Your Joints?
What’s Bad For Your Joints? Joints play a significant role in the human body and they break down as we age. However, there are bad habits we can break to protect our joints from causing pain, stiffness, and other discomforts. As we get older, the cartilage within our hips, knees and other joints breaks down … Continue reading “What’s Bad For Your Joints?”