Alzheimer's and Dementia - 15 Popular Questions

Alzheimer’s and Dementia – 15 Popular Questions Answered

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The terms Alzheimer’s and dementia are often interchanged and mistaken. According to the World Health Organization, Over 55 million people around the world have dementia. Over six million Americans have the disease.  The odds are that you know someone with dementia. If you’re a caregiver, chances are higher. That’s not to say that you’re alone, though; there’s a large community of caregivers who share your worry and care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other…

Questions to Ask Assisted Living Facilities

25 Questions to Ask Assisted Living Facilities in 2022

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What are the most important questions to ask assisted living facilities in 2022? And, how will the move affect your loved one and your family over the next year or two? Does your aging loved one require assistance with daily living? Perhaps you’re looking to transition them from a hospital to an assisted living facility. One of the most important things that you have to do is start researching. You want to find a facility…

Innovations for Seniors

Innovations for Seniors – Advanced Technology for the Elderly

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Innovations for seniors can help families or caregivers struggling with providing care for aging loved ones. The best care for your loved ones starts with you. You want to make sure that they are happy and healthy, but sometimes it’s hard to know what changes need to happen in their lives. With aging, tasks that used to be mindless and straightforward can become extremely difficult, especially when accompanied by an age-related disease like Parkinson’s or…

Eldercise - Making Physical Health Accessible to Seniors

Eldercise – Making Physical Health Accessible to the Elderly

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We often overlook physical health for seniors. We must continue making physical health accessible to the elderly so they can remain independent and active as long as possible. Everyone has heard “a body in motion stays in motion” when referring to physical health. However, aging often brings obstacles that impede our ability to maintain our strength, balance, and coordination. Whether you’ve had a recent injury or have just found yourself inactive, maintaining physical health is…

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes – Knowing the Differences

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When discussing assisted living vs. nursing homes, some people might not know the difference. It would help if you recognized what sets them apart before choosing which one would work best for your family. As we age, things that used to be second nature can become complicated. Reminders of aging are usually gradual. Reaching for a pair of reading glasses turns into wearing bifocals during all waking hours. Then, suddenly, bending becomes difficult. We can’t…

Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease – How to Tell if Someone Has It

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Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is not common, and it’s difficult to diagnose, because of shared symptoms with many other diseases and disorders. However, early diagnosis is important, as early treatment may help manage further symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 40% of those over 85. This disease changes behavior, cognition, and memory. Researchers have found that two proteins—beta-amyloid (plaque) and tau (tangles) damage nerves in the brain. As a…