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September 30, 2011
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There has been a lot of recent back-and-forth about how much a diet affects a person’s Alzheimer’s risk. The subject has been a matter of hot debate, especially as Alzheimer’s disease shifts into the national spotlight as more Americans begin … Continue reading
September 29, 2011
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It was two years ago now that 74-year-old Frank Wlosinski, an Alzheimer’s patient, wandered outside in January and wasn’t seen for another two months, before his body was found on the shores of Onodaga Lake in the Syracuse area, according … Continue reading
September 28, 2011
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It was two years ago that Amy Goyer moved back to her parent’s house in order to assist her parents with their day-to-day living, according to The St. Louis Dispatch. Her mother had suffered from a stroke and her father … Continue reading
September 27, 2011
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In a revolutionary discovery that could someday help with the memories of Alzheimer’s patients and others who suffer from neurological disorders, scientists have created a new kind of brain implant that works to sharpen the memories of lab rats. The … Continue reading
September 26, 2011
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New studies prove that reducing problems like high cholesterol and smoking may ward off dementia as people age, The Boston Globe reports. Continue reading
September 26, 2011
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Most older Americans want to age at home, but as health conditions make it more difficult to live alone, just remaining out of a nursing home seems like a monumental task. Luckily, there are some effective ways to stay independent. … Continue reading
September 25, 2011
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Independent living is a big priority for the baby boomer generation as they age, because they would rather live at home than move their decades-worth of memories and belongings to an assisted living facility. Despite this common sentiment, new research … Continue reading
September 24, 2011
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Right now, the shortage of nurses is at a fairly manageable level. The problem is that many healthcare services expect that, as the country’s 78 million baby boomers retire, many of these professionals will stop working as well, leaving a … Continue reading
September 24, 2011
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Falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors and they are startlingly common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in three Americans age 65 and over fall each year. That’s why programs such as … Continue reading
September 23, 2011
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A new wave of research has been highlighting the many benefits of optimism, whether it’s the fact that staying positive can boost the immune system or that being happy can improve cardiovascular health. Yet another study has found that having … Continue reading