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The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request for a fast review of a ruling that declared the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate unconstitutional. The high court’s decision on January 21, 2020, came after 21 Democratic state attorneys general and the Democrat-led House of Representatives asked the justices to review a ruling by the Fifth … Continue reading “The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request for a fast review”

Brain Health In The Elderly, Why It Is So Important The cognitive decline associated with an aging brain is a frightening thought for many older adults. But there is good news, as research increasingly suggests that seniors who regularly “exercise” their brain and practice other healthy lifestyle habits may be able to avoid – or … Continue reading “Brain Health In The Elderly, Why It Is So Important”

Basic Nutrition Tips for People with Alzheimer and Dementia Proper nutrition is a vital component for a healthy life, especially as we age. But good nutrition is even more important for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as research suggests a healthy diet can increase feelings of well-being and even lead to some improvement … Continue reading “Basic Nutrition Tips for People with Alzheimer and Dementia”

Elder Fraud | Scam Alert If you are a grandparent and someone pretending to be your grandchild calls you in the middle of the night in a panic and asks you for cash to get out of a foreign country, hang up the phone. With the number of financial scams increasing against seniors, older adults … Continue reading “Elder Fraud | Scam Alert”

Elderly in Japan Are Wearing Exoskeletons to Keep Working Past Retirement Age At a time when some older adults say they are being forced out of their jobs, people 65 and over in Japan are working longer and some are even entering the workforce. Seniors in Japan, which has one of the world’s oldest populations, … Continue reading “Elderly in Japan Are Wearing Exoskeletons to Keep Working Past Retirement Age”

Fight Alzheimer’s! 15 Foods and Diet Tweaks to Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia Most people understand that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy heart. But the old adage, “You Are What You Eat,” might go even further, as evidence increasingly suggests that the same concept holds true for the brain! Recently, a study conducted … Continue reading “Fight Alzheimer’s! 15 Foods and Diet Tweaks to Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia”

Pope says society needs to move “in step” with the elderly Older adults have much to offer because of their wisdom, skill, and experience, but are often brushed aside in our “poisonous throwaway culture,” Pope Francis said. To counter this requires building a “more welcoming, more human, and more inclusive” society. The type of society … Continue reading “Pope says society needs to move “in step” with the elderly”

Managing Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but the medical condition can be managed by developing healthy habits and taking medication as prescribed. Managing heart disease is vital to improving your heart health and avoiding serious—and fatal—consequences of the condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading “Managing Heart Disease”

Flu Season | Better Protection for Elderly with ‘Enhanced’ Flu Vaccines Millions of people across the United States have already been sickened by the influenza virus – the dreaded flu. But according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the worst may be yet to come! Bottom Line: It’s vital to be vaccinated against … Continue reading “Flu Season | Better Protection for Elderly with ‘Enhanced’ Flu Vaccines”

Seniors, Depression And A Caregiver When an energetic and outgoing older adult withdraws from social activities, stops calling friends, and prefers being alone, depression could be a likely reason for the change in behavior. Depression in older adults is often overlooked because symptoms of mood disorder are also associated with health conditions common among seniors. … Continue reading “Seniors, Depression And A Caregiver”