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April 30, 2012
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Providing elder care to a loved one can be stressful as many take on the job while still having to perform all of their other daily tasks. Although being a parent, working a job and trying to ensure mom or … Continue reading
April 29, 2012
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Glaucoma is the third leading cause of blindness worldwide and the leading cause of blindness in the U.S., though there is still a lack in early detection for the disorder. A new study published in the International Journal of Medical … Continue reading
April 28, 2012
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At the most recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Paris, one new study presented the case that maintaining a healthier lifestyle could ward off Alzheimer's disease, the Daily Local News reports. Deborah Barnes, associate professor of psychiatry at the University … Continue reading
April 27, 2012
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The majority of those who has been a caregiver to a loved one over the years will agree that it is no easy task. Continue reading
April 27, 2012
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The American Heart Association's Healthy Heart Month may now be over, however it doesn't mean seniors or those providing elder care to a loved one should be any less serious about taking care of health problems. Stroke is another serious … Continue reading
April 26, 2012
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According to Karen Jones, the trauma and injury prevention coordinator for Iowa Health – Des Moines, of 4,001 patients that visited Iowa Methodist Medical Center for falling in 2010, 2,225 of them were older than 65, the Des Moines Register … Continue reading
April 25, 2012
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A new study conducted by researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that older animals show cellular changes in the brain with age that affect their sleep and wake cycle. Continue reading
April 25, 2012
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Individuals who serve as a caregiver to a loved one who is either disabled, elderly or has physical or mental limitations may not be surprised by the results of a recent study. Continue reading
April 25, 2012
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Senior, overweight women have been found to have less leg power, putting them at a higher risk of falling, or losing independence. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire recently published their findings in the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. … Continue reading
April 24, 2012
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A new report issued in the latest edition of the Games for Health Journal outlines the benefits of video gaming technology for aging adults, as it not only helps their cognitive ability, but also improves their quality of life and promotes healthy aging. Continue reading