Watching your parents age can be challenging. You might notice they don’t hear as well as they used to. Maybe they ask you to repeat yourself more often, especially in loud places. This change is not just about hearing loss; it could lead to more significant issues. Recent studies show that hearing loss increases the…
Caregiving costs rising as people live longer and their needs increase Violet Carson married her high-school sweetheart in a small North Carolina town and raised two children in a three-bedroom ranch. When her husband died a decade ago, her children expected their mom, then 78, to follow soon after. She had Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body…
If your elderly parent had a stroke, you know it’s tough for them. They might struggle to move or speak like before. Strokes hit many families hard. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. One big fact: moving more can really help after a stroke. A study shows people who up…
Memory loss, behavioural changes, cognitive deficits: Alzheimer’s disease leads to a dramatic loss of autonomy for those affected and has a heavy impact on health costs. Its prevention has become a real social challenge. An international task force, led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), is setting out guidelines…
Talking about aging and illness can be difficult, but experts have tips for getting started. Credit…Amélie Fontaine By Lynya Floyd Iris Waichler sat at the kitchen table with her husband, Steven, and seven friends. They were gathered to discuss their single, childless friend Paul Mungrides. But this wasn’t a lighthearted chat about finding the 56-year-old a…
U.S. health officials on Friday approved a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease, albeit with potential safety risks that patients and their doctors will have to carefully weigh. The drug, Leqembi, is the first that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory and thinking that defines Alzheimer’s by targeting the disease’s…
There’s a shortage of nursing home beds for the elderly in America due to a severe staffing crisis that has caused long-term care facilities to cut back on new admissions, new research shows. Three out of five nursing homes (61%) have limited new admissions due to staffing shortages, according to a survey conducted by the American Health…
When you have a senior adult in your home with physical and mental conditions you will be in a dilemma whether to give them home care medical treatment or take them to a nursing home. There are many types of senior caregiver services available in your local area. By searching for home health care near…
Today, by and large, patients receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they exhibit well-known signs of the disease, such as memory loss. By that point, the best treatment options simply slow further progression of symptoms. But research has shown that the seeds of Alzheimer’s are planted years — even decades — earlier, long before…
Regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes across America to flout federal staffing rules by going an entire day and night without a registered nurse on duty, a USA TODAY investigation has found. Nearly all of them got away with it: Only 4% were cited by government inspectors. Even fewer were fined. When other nursing home caregivers…
Medical Alert Systems Medical alert systems can help people in the event of an emergency and even save a life. They help connect people with an emergency contact or an ambulance. This can be particularly important for seniors in the event of a fall or even with the onset of confusion that can come with dementia. There are…
While most of us know that what we eat affects our bodies, a healthy diet also affects our brains. Regular foods can help keep your brain healthy and improve memory and concentration. While no magic pill – or food – prevents cognitive decline, a healthy dietary pattern that includes many plant-based foods, such as fruits,…
