Monthly Archives: November 2011

Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center were interested in finding out if Alzheimer’s disease is transmissible, similar to the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), as the characteristics of the brain disorder is similar to … Continue reading →

As November is National Family Caregiver Month, more needs to be done to provide those taking responsibility for a senior with the extra help they need to also take care of themselves. Many times, caregivers will enlist the help of … Continue reading →

New studies prove that reducing problems like high cholesterol and smoking may ward off dementia as people age, The Boston Globe reports. As Alzheimer’s disease affects one in eight people over the age of 65, according to the publication, knowing … Continue reading →

Caregivers looking to go out and purchase that new iPhone or iPad might not need to look for any more excuses as a new app proclaims it can help them take care of their elder loved one. The new “It’s Done!” app … Continue reading →

If you are caring for a disabled veteran, you may qualify for a caregiver’s benefit through the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. These benefits include access to a toll-free caregiver support line (1-855-260-3274), education and training, … Continue reading →

Detecting cases of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be difficult until outward signs of the disease have surfaced. This leaves patients and their loved ones little time to work with the problem before they’ve gotten worse and need constant … Continue reading →

Taking on the responsibility of being a caregiver to an aging loved one means checking in on them daily, providing them with groceries, cooking for them as well as bringing them to appointments. All of the added components can be … Continue reading →

New research has revealed that Alzheimer’s disease is much harder to detect among patients who are 80 and older, because the symptoms are usually much more subtle than in younger people, according to HealthDay News. Researchers studied groups of people … Continue reading →

Arcadia HealthCare supports family caregivers during National Home Care Month. Looking after an aging parent or a disabled spouse, sibling, or child can be financially, physically, and emotionally draining. Family caregivers are sometimes taken for granted, and often lose touch … Continue reading →