Observing how people walk can provide information about their risk of dementia. Several factors have been connected to the development of dementia. Age is a significant factor. Genetics and lifestyle also play a role. Early detection can help slow development and prepare for appropriate treatment. According to a recent The New York Post article titled […]
Missing teeth may have a connection to dementia. Many people have negative feelings about going to the dentist. Perhaps the aversions is due to the sound of the drill. Maybe there is a memory of nerve pain in a tooth. After all, who can forget Sir Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman in the Marathon Man. […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Ginger has many health benefits. And I am not referring to the age old question: "Ginger or Mary Ann"? People have used different herbs and spices as home remedies for thousands of years. Some solutions, like the use of garlic to ward off vampires, are purely fictionally. The benefits for other plants are well-documented. According […]
A conservatorship is not always controversial like with Britney Spears. Conservatorships have been in the news recently as celebrities like Britney Spears or Amanda Bynes battle their parents for control over their lives and finances. If people were to base their knowledge of conservatorships from only these articles, they would conclude that conservatorships serve no […]
Understanding the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s may help with treatment. Dementia and Alzheimer’s are not uncommon. Researchers have been working for years to better understand the origins and progression of these brain diseases. Studies have addressed the illnesses from a variety of lenses, including diet and exercise. According to a recent UC Davis Health […]
Long-term care is especially important for women to consider. As we age, we require more assistance. For some, failing memory can create dangerous situations. For example, people may take more medication doses than necessary or set kitchen fires by forgetting food left on the stove or that the gas has been left on. Those who […]
Women should plan for long-term care needs. The health of both men and women decline as they age. That is an unavoidable fact. Despite the universality of aging and death, women tend to live longer than men. About 74 percent of single households for those over age 80 are women. Need some anecdotal proof? Visit […]
Taking care of yourself can benefit your brain. Aging is not kind to bodies. Joints wear out. Muscles shrink. Brains lose functioning. There is a reason we celebrate those "single digit" birthdays. According to a recent AARP article titled “7 Things to Do After 50 for a Healthier Brain,” it is not unusual for seniors […]
A checkup should be scheduled when warning signs of dementia are first noticed. Your loved ones are getting older. Each time you visit, you notice new lines crossing their faces, especially if time and distance make those visits less frequent than you would like. You have also recognized changes in memory and temperament. According to […]
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