Parkinson’s Disease Rates Exploding Growing evidence suggests that a chemical widely used in industrial degreasing, dry cleaning products, shoe polish, and paint removers may be contributing to an increase in the number of Parkinson’s disease cases. The chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) is usually found where hazardous waste has been dumped and left out in the open … Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Rates Exploding”
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The Latest on Fighting Alzheimer’s
The Latest on Fighting Alzheimer’s A recent study suggests that a better understanding of the role microglia cells play in Alzheimer’s disease may offer new targets to go after in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Microglia, considered the immune cells of the brain, are responsible for clearing the brain of cellular debris and waste, such as … Continue reading “The Latest on Fighting Alzheimer’s”
Happy 4th of July – Our Historic Day of Independence
Happy 4th of July – Our Historic Day of Independence For many, the 4th of July is a day for summer fun, relaxation, barbeques, and fireworks. But let us also remember that this day was forever etched in time by those who believed in a country where all men and women are equal and dedicated … Continue reading “Happy 4th of July – Our Historic Day of Independence”
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert An elderly woman in Harrison County, West Virginia, received a call saying that she had won a $1 million lottery. But there was a catch. The caller told the woman to send her $25,000 over a two-year period by mail and by wire. The lottery was a scam. The caller, … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech Older adults were hit the hardest during the first stage of the COVID-19 outbreak. Due to the pandemic, seniors were afraid to leave home and family members did not want to risk spreading the coronavirus disease when visiting their elderly loved ones. So, seniors stayed connected through telephone calls or virtual visits … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Helping The Elderly
Helping The Elderly Sam Keursch’s grandparents wanted to get their COVID-19 vaccinations in January, so Sam watched how his father scheduled their appointments online. Sam, a 12-year-old New York resident, realized that seniors wanted to make appointments but were not very good with technology. Inspired to help the elderly, Sam contacted his neighbor, Gitta Silberstein, … Continue reading “Helping The Elderly”
Healthy Diet and Exercise in Midlife May Prevent Serious Health Conditions in Senior Years
Healthy Diet and Exercise in Midlife May Prevent Serious Health Conditions in Senior Years An ongoing, multigenerational study shows that regular physical activity and a healthy diet may be the key to middle-aged adults avoiding cardiovascular disease in later life. The latest study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, used data from … Continue reading “Healthy Diet and Exercise in Midlife May Prevent Serious Health Conditions in Senior Years”
Managing Arthritis Pain
Managing Arthritis Pain Health experts agree that arthritis is a leading cause of pain and those who have the debilitating condition would concur with that statement. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, with most causing pain and stiffness in and around the affected joints or tissues, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease … Continue reading “Managing Arthritis Pain”
More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID
More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID The older adult population was the first to get hit by the coronavirus disease pandemic in early 2020. So, to reduce their exposure to the potentially fatal virus, public health experts advised people 65 years old and older to stay at home. As a … Continue reading “More Seniors May Need Rehabilitative Therapy Due to Sheltering During COVID”
Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping With Stress
Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping With Stress Without a doubt, 2020 was a stressful year for older adults because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And, the stress was even greater for those who cared for seniors during this turbulent time. Routine caregiving, however, was an overwhelming responsibility long before the coronavirus disease outbreak. In fact, a … Continue reading “Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping With Stress”