Why I Wish I’d Hired Home Care Sooner
It was the combination of small things that constantly nagged Pamela as she and her siblings struggled to care for their ailing mother. Who was going to be able to make the [...]
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11, 2017
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11, 2017
Malnutrition and Dementia
As we get older, we often lose interest in cooking or can find it difficult to cook tasty, interesting and healthy foods on a budget. Also, as we age we may have [...]
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11, 2017
4 Key Questions To Ask If A Senior Family Member Refuses Care
It’s not uncommon for a senior to resist the idea of receiving care, especially from an outside source. Most seniors strongly desire to maintain their independence, and that doesn’t just mean living [...]
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11, 2017
Chimpanzees Are First Animal Shown to Develop Telltale Markers of Alzheimer’s Disease
Brain analysis revealed protein plaques and tangles, but whether the animals develop dementia is unclear. Aged chimpanzees develop brain characteristics that are similar — but not identical — to those seen in [...]
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11, 2017
Dementia’s Double-Edged Sword – Educated Lose Memory Faster
Research has found that the onset of dementia is delayed in people who have more years of formal education. But a new study shows that this protection may come at a price: once dementia [...]
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10, 2017
Does Your Loved One With Dementia Live In a Different Reality?
Someone with Dementia commonly experiences memory loss. Usually the person's short-term memories are affected first; they're forgotten or confused with other memories. While their memories from long ago still remain. This might cause the [...]
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09, 2017
2 year old girl with Alzheimer’s May Soon Forget Her Parents
Marian McGlocklin looks like any two year old little girl. She’s as bubbly and curious as any toddler, but sadly she’s also living with a rare disease. Marian suffers from Niemann-Pick disease type [...]
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09, 2017
High, Low Magnesium Levels Tied to Dementia Risk
Having magnesium levels that are too high or too low may put you at risk for Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia, Dutch researchers report. In a study of more than 9,500 men and women, the [...]
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09, 2017
Drugs To Avoid In Patients With Dementia
Elderly people with dementia often tolerate drugs less favorably than healthy older adults. Reasons for this include: An increased sensitivity to certain side effects Difficulty with adhering to drug regimens Decreased ability [...]
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09, 2017
Behind The Scenes Of Jura Care Village
This morning I sat quietly in the garden, just watching the Life at Jura. The residents came out one by one, looking for a sunny spot, after the chill of winter slowly slipping [...]