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New Alzheimer’s Drugs – What You Should Know

September 13, 2023 — Scientists have been working on a breakthrough to treat Alzheimer’s, and their decades of research may be coming to fruition. The Food and Drug Administrative recently approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb). The drug isn’t a cure, but studies show that it could slow cognitive decline for a period of up to 12 to 18 months for people... Read More

How Stepfamilies Can Navigate Eldercare Issues

August 1, 2023 — We all know The Brady Bunch, that perfectly blended family with six children (three girls, three boys), two parents, and a housekeeper. Did you ever wonder what happened when the kids grew up, the housekeeper left, and Mike and Carol Brady started needing eldercare? Caring for aging parents comes with many challenges for any family;... Read More

Bone Up to Protect Your Bones

April 14, 2023 — Osteoporosis is a quiet disease that impacts the bones, weakening them over time and making fractures more likely. About 50 million people over 50 in the U.S. have low bone mass, although they may not know it until they break a bone. Although many connect fragile bones as a normal part of the aging process,... Read More

Census 2020: Have You Been Counted?

July 20, 2020 — So many events have been affected by this year’s coronavirus outbreak. The 2020 election will be more complicated, the 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a year, and countless planned events were canceled. The 2020 Census has also been impacted by the pandemic. Some of the dates have been extended, with the U.S. Census Bureau... Read More

Seniors and Their Furry, Feathered and Finned Companions

April 18, 2019 — The U.S. Census Bureau says that 68 percent of U.S. households today have a pet, and pets are a $15 billion industry. Most of us love being around animals—and many research studies show that owning a pet is beneficial for seniors. Here are some of the ways pets improve the well-being of older adults: Social... Read More

Expanding the Life Space of Older Adults

March 14, 2019 — Some of the changes that age brings can tempt us to spend more time at home. Visual impairment, hearing loss, mobility challenges and memory problems can make it unsafe for us to drive. We might feel less confident when we’re out and about, fearing that we will fall or get lost. Gradually we develop a... Read More

Avoiding Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight”

March 14, 2019 — More than 3 million people in America are living with some form of this disease, which is the second leading cause of blindness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that half of these people are unaware that they have the disease, which can affect the eyes so slowly that a person doesn’t... Read More

Five Reasons to Fight Ageism in 2019

January 3, 2019 — Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Maybe you’ve vowed to lose weight, save money, read more books or clean the garage? We’d like to suggest another worthy resolution that could benefit you, your older loved ones, and even the young folks in the family: fighting ageism. Today, there is an increased emphasis on... Read More

Everyone Needs a Vacation—Especially Family Caregivers!

June 25, 2018 — Summer is here, and people are looking forward to hitting the road or taking to the skies for a getaway. What’s your favorite vacation? A week at the beach? A camping trip to a beautiful wilderness area? Taking the kids to Disneyland? Exploring a city where you’ve never been before? If you’re a family caregiver,... Read More

When Your Loved One With Dementia Lashes Out

April 27, 2018 — As Mom’s Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the family are sometimes shocked by her behavior. Formerly the most gentle and calm of women, Mom has been making angry accusations and yelling at family members, even young grandchildren. Last week she threw a clock on the floor because she couldn’t read the time. People who have never had... Read More