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Scam Alert / Fraud Alert Imagine answering your phone and hearing the caller telling you that your grandchild has been kidnapped and you must pay a ransom to secure your loved one’s release. Then, you hear a voice screaming in the background, “Help me!” The caller tells you the ransom amount and where and how … Continue reading “Scam Alert / Fraud Alert “

Lifestyle Changes Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and among the top illnesses, older adults fear the most. In fact, when seniors have a momentary lapse in memory, they wonder whether they are developing Alzheimer’s. While forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, it does not mean that … Continue reading “Lifestyle Changes Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk”

Caring for Seniors: What to Watch for and Prevention Caring for an elderly loved one is a huge responsibility. Ensuring seniors are able to live a fulfilled and safe life at home is demanding enough. But these challenges become even greater when the one in your care struggles with depression or poor nutrition — issues … Continue reading “Caring for Seniors: What to Watch for and Prevention”

Helping Our Seniors: Good Deeds Go Noticed Columnist Prefers Alternative Word for “Elderly” If you want to annoy 68-year-old Nicolette Toussaint, just call her “elderly.” The Carbondale, Colorado resident and columnist for the Post Independent wasn’t fond of her 40ish-year-old neighbor describing her as “elderly.” Toussaint’s neighbor and his son were shoveling snow from her … Continue reading “Helping Our Seniors: Good Deeds Go Noticed”

Health Precautions for Older Adults Against COVID-19 As the coronavirus continues to spread, public health officials warn that adults 60 and over and those with underlying conditions remain the most vulnerable to the disease, even though it infects people of all ages. Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads through close contact with people, older … Continue reading “Health Precautions for Older Adults Against COVID-19”

Can Exercise Prevent or Reverse Aging? Science Says Yes. It seems nearly everyone is looking for that fountain of youth. But while there’s no way to avoid growing older, it’s becoming increasingly clear that seniors who manage to remain fit and active into their later years are much better positioned to fight the ravages of … Continue reading “Can Exercise Prevent or Reverse Aging? Science Says Yes.”

Nutrition Assistance Programs Failing for Elderly Nutrition is an important part of an older adult’s life, but federal nutrition guidelines do not address their varying nutritional needs, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study. The GAO is an independent nonpartisan agency that works for the U.S. Congress. The report also stated that some foodservice … Continue reading “Nutrition Assistance Programs Failing for Elderly”

Alzheimer’s Care: Recreational Therapies Are Effective Against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related illnesses Games, sports, and hobbies are generally viewed as recreational activities enjoyed by adults of all ages. But a growing number of studies suggest that golf, chess, needlework, and other recreational activities are effective for long-term care of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Care With Recreational Therapy”

Fraud Alert | Stop Spam Calls When unknown phone numbers pop up on your caller ID multiple times a day, it’s more than likely that those are spam calls. The number of spam calls reported to federal authorities continues to grow primarily because callers can access a large number of landlines and smartphone numbers. In fact, … Continue reading “Fraud Alert | Stop Spam Calls”