Dementia and Parkinson's – Webinar from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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  This is a replay of the one hour webinar from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. It fully explains the difference between dementia and Parkinson’s, and their similarities.   Parkinson’s Disease   Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system in which the brain struggles to produce dopamine. Because of this, motor functions are impaired. Symptoms include daytime somnolence, insomnia, fatigue and disturbing dreams. There is general muscle weakness, slowness, loss…

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Lewy Body Dementia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), also known as Dementia with Lewy Bodies is one of the commonest forms of dementia. It is caused by deposits of abnormal proteins in the brain cells of the patient. These abnormal proteins, called Lewy Bodies disrupt the normal functioning of the brain and result in a range of physical, psychological and neurological problems. Diagnosis and Symptoms Diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia can be difficult since it shares symptoms with many…

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Aging in Place – Sensible Ways to Keep Seniors at Home Longer

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Aging in Place It should come as no surprise that aging in place would be more popular if seniors had the choice. Most family members agree that they would like to keep their loved ones at home for as long as possible. However, even in the best situation, this can become very challenging for many. SO, it is best to have some ideas and guidelines to help you find ways of keeping your elderly loved…

How a Vegetarian Diet Can Fight Against Diabetes

Vegetarianism – How a Vegetarian Diet Can Fight Against Diabetes

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Vegetarianism has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice. Whether you don’t want to promote animal cruelty or simply don’t like meat, you may be thinking about going on a vegetarian diet. If you have diabetes, the good news is that vegetarian diets are actually highly recommended for managing your condition. Here’s what all diabetics should know about the benefits of a vegetarian diet.   Increased Fiber Intake   Vegetarians tend to consume higher amounts of…

Top 10 Cities to Get Assisted Living with Technology

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What are you looking for in an assisted living facility? Of course you want the facility to take good care of your elderly love one. Yet, some families are looking for more. Technology is playing a big part in the lives of the elderly. It can make the lives of care workers, family members, and residents better.   The 10 Best Cities for Technology-Assisted Living According to Seniorly, a service that helps people find senior…

Finding Peace Amid Grief

Grief Counseling – How You Can Find the Peace You Need to Move Forward

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Grief counseling can help you get your life back together after the loss of a senior loved one. Grieving is something that most everyone goes through during their lifetime. According to the CDC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 2,596,993 deaths in the United States in 2013. When you lose someone, you lose a part of yourself. That’s not easy to get over or to deal with each day. There’s nothing wrong…