Due to ongoing research and ever innovative technologies, Alzheimer’s and other related forms of dementia are being diagnosed earlier than ever before. - New brain scans are enabling doctors to see inside the brains of people at high risk for...

Doctors and scientists stress the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to increase treatment options and slow its progression. Now, new technologies are detecting Alzheimer’s earlier than ever before. Many people shy away from an early diagnosis because...

Summer is here. Finally! However, along with high temperatures comes humidity, and some heat exhaustion. It’s more important than ever for the elderly, and family caregivers, to remain alert to water in-take and proper hydration. Many times we rely on...

In general, members of the elder population who are being abused demonstrate discomfort and anxiety when in the presence of an abuser. They may even tell someone, if possible, that they are being mistreated. But those who suffer with...

I opened my email this morning to find the following. Thought I would re-post this brief message from the Social Security Administration and "spread the word"... "July 19th through 25th marks the celebration of our second National my Social Security...

As we grow older, our bodies are less able to regulate temperature, and we perspire less. Some of the medications taken by the elderly population can interfere with fluid balance. Elders are less able to tell when they are...

The Massachusetts state legislature has approved an increase in funding for those eligible for Medicaid. (In Massachusetts, often referred to as "MassHealth".) The following news item was made public last week. ****************************************************** Thousands of seniors across the state of Massachusetts are...

Are you ready to care for your aging parents? Our nation’s senior population is expected double from 2012 to 2050. While some general health care costs will be covered by government programs, those seniors choosing to remain in their home...

More than 1.5 million residents of America currently live in nursing homes. While this number is actually declining, the services required by seniors has greatly expanded. Generally, elders are living in their homes, or assisted living facilities, to a...

Sometimes, family caregivers will insist on the use of a restraint to avoid falls when concerned about the safety of their loved ones. However, there are negative consequences when utilizing restraints. Families and caregivers need to investigate alternatives. Family caregivers...