Caregiving During The Pandemic Peggy Nixa wanted to do something different after retiring from AAA, where she had worked for 30 years. One day, Nixa was reading an article about caregiving and became interested in entering the field. Nixa, however, was concerned that her lack of medical training would stop her from becoming a caregiver. … Continue reading “Caregiving During The Pandemic”
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Predicting Parkinson’s Risk
Predicting Parkinson’s Risk Dr. Michael Schlossmacher came up with an idea for calculating the risk of Parkinson’s disease in healthy adults while reading the book, Brilliant Blunders, which focuses on five renowned scientists and the major mistakes they made while researching their theories. The “blunders,” however, were an essential part of achieving scientific breakthroughs. The … Continue reading “Predicting Parkinson’s Risk”
Caregiving Now!
Caregiving Now! Richard Lui, an anchor for MSNBC and NBC News, has spent years as a journalist keeping the public updated on the latest happenings around the world. But, he recently cut back his work hours to take on another job: Family caregiver. Liu said when his father, Stephen Lui, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, … Continue reading “Caregiving Now!”
Live In Senior Care
Live In Senior Care “There’s no place like home” takes on a special meaning for older adults who want to age in place. An AARP survey found that 3 out of 4 adults over 50 want to stay in their homes as long as possible. But, most survey participants believe they will need help with … Continue reading “Live In Senior Care”
Don’t laminate your COVID vaccination card before doing these 5 things
Don’t laminate your COVID vaccination card before doing these 5 things If you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, you received a white paper card with information about your vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designed the card to provide you with proof of your inoculation against the coronavirus disease that has devastated the country … Continue reading “Don’t laminate your COVID vaccination card before doing these 5 things”
Parkinson’s Care
Parkinson’s Care Regular physical activity and eating the right foods can make a positive impact on people living with Parkinson’s disease, recent studies have found. In fact, studies suggest ongoing vigorous exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, might help slow cognitive decline in people in the early stages of neurodegenerative disorder. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder … Continue reading “Parkinson’s Care”
Predicting Dementia Risk
Predicting Dementia Risk With the older adult population expected to increase over the next two decades, health officials around the globe expect a rise in the number of seniors living with dementia. To help identify people at risk for dementia—and to help them potentially reduce their risk for the cognitive disorder—researchers have created different models … Continue reading “Predicting Dementia Risk”
Senior Age Tech APR
Senior Age Tech It’s sometimes difficult for adult children to talk with their parents who want to live independently but need someone—or something—to monitor them in their homes. Susan Morrell, 50, said she and her siblings had to have “the talk” with their 75-year-old father, Larry, and 76-year-old mother, Carole, who uses a walker and … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech APR”
Boomers face financial distress and age discrimination
Boomers face financial distress and age discrimination Curtis Berndt, a mechanical engineer, had worked for more than four decades in a variety of jobs in his field. In early 2020, the Indiana resident marked his 10th year working as a senior mechanical designer. Berndt said everything was going well until three days after he turned … Continue reading “Boomers face financial distress and age discrimination”
Bread and Pasta Linked to Lower Risk of Death
Bread and Pasta Linked to Lower Risk of Death Bread and pasta go well together in a meal, but there’s usually concern over the high amount of carbohydrates. A new study, however, found that eating more protein from plant-based foods like pasta, bread, and cereal, was linked to a lower risk of death overall and … Continue reading “Bread and Pasta Linked to Lower Risk of Death”