Alzheimer's Research Update

Download Dr. Huntington Potter's Alzheimer's Research Update

  Download Dr. Huntington Potter’s Alzheimer’s Research Update. As the number of Alzheimer’s cases rises each year, many people are wondering about possible cures and advanced treatments. Many primary care physicians don’t have the expertise to identify and treat those with Alzheimer’s. As a result, many seniors also go un-diagnosed or misdiagnosed until their illness is in its advanced stages. However, there are some who are on the front lines of possible treatments for Alzheimer’s…

Finding Peace Amid Grief

Accepting Grief and Loss and Finding Peace

Accepting grief and loss is not an easy thing to do. The state of grief confronts even the most emotionally sturdy people, so feeling like you’re not able to handle what you’re facing is a challenge that we deal with from time to time. As hard as it may be to accept, though, any affliction, hurt or pain you are experiencing helps to shape the person you are. Making your way to the end of…

Caregiver Stress Assessment Test

Caregiver Stress Assessment – Caring for a Senior with Dementia

A Caregiver Stress Assessment Test should be given if you are taking care of a senior loved one with dementia. Caregiver stress is real. If you are taking care of a loved one with dementia, you already know the challenges that you face each day. The only way you can properly help someone else is to make sure you stay mentally and physically healthy, too. If you are not coping well with stress, you might need…

Superfoods for Seniors

6 Powerful Superfoods for Seniors

Having a supply of superfoods for seniors can keep you or your loved ones in the best of health. If you’re a senior, your body requires additional nutrients than when you were younger, due to different metabolic needs. There are essential foods that can help you feel better and fight diseases at the same time. Superfoods for Seniors – Daily Meals and Snacks Apples – They’re easy to find in any grocery store, and they’re one…

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the Elderly – Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  Depression in the elderly is often written about but occasionally forgotten by many. It’s considered a sign of getting older, but the facts are that depression strikes people of all ages. Unfortunately, it’s the elderly, who often suffer quietly and need special attention.Depression affects approximately 19 million Americans each year. That means that about nine and a half percent of the U.S. adult population has some form of depression disorder. Women are affected almost…

Singing Helps Seniors with Dementia

Benefits of Singing for Seniors with Dementia

There are multiple benefits of singing for seniors with dementia. We often hear that listening to music helps those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but singing is often overlooked. People love to sing a good song. It might be in the shower, while ironing clothes, or during a drive to work. It’s not essential if you consider yourself a singer or not, it’s just a natural and enjoyable part of life and is another form…