When an elderly family member is diagnosed with dementia, families can fight over caregiving
The current estimate of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is 5.7 million and that
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Aging
Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) By age 40, about 1 in 10 adults will experience some hearing loss. It happens
Read MoreWho Knew? Life Begins (Again) At 65
(By Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News) I was convinced I would become an adult when I turned 21. But
Read MoreDementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) Some patients refuse to answer. Many doctors don’t ask. As the number of
Read MoreHigh-cost rehab for dying seniors up 65% among some nursing homes
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The proportion of nursing home residents who received physical, occupational and speech therapy
Read MoreA Brain Scientist Who Studies Alzheimer’s Explains How She Stays Mentally Fit
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) As a specialist in Alzheimer’s prevention, Jessica Langbaum knows that exercising her mental muscles can
Read MoreWithout Safety Net Of Kids Or Spouse, ‘Elder Orphans’ Need Fearless Fallback Plan
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It was a memorable place to have an “aha” moment about aging. Peter
Read MoreNatural product found to reduce the level of damaged cells in the body caused by aging
University of Minnesota researchers have found a natural product, called Fisetin, can reduce the level of damaged cells in the
Read MoreAging population, rising healthcare costs a dangerous mix for economy, Moody’s says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. healthcare spending will continue to rise as the population ages and as
Read MoreTicket To Ride: Pot Sellers Put Seniors On The Canna-Bus
(By Stephanie O’Neill for NPR) Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome that sends
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