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Dementia increases COVID-19 risk

Do Those with Dementia Have Higher COVID-19 Risk?

POSTED ON: March 31, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Dementia increases COVID-19 risks. Certain conditions are often connected having greater risk factors when it comes to specific infections or viruses. This is no different with COVID-19. A previous blog post outlined connections between obesity and COVID-19 complications. According to recent ABC News 2 article titled “Ohio university study shows people with dementia are more […]
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Telehealth appointments

Should I Prepare for Telehealth Appointments?

POSTED ON: March 25, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Telehealth appointments rose in popularity and accessibility in 2020. COVID-19 ushered in many changes. Many businesses and restaurants increased their online presence. Similarly, some healthcare professionals added telehealth appointments to their offerings. According to an August Caring Bridge article titled “5 Tips to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment,” how you prepare for your virtual appointment […]
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Caregiving support for aging parents

When Will My Parents Require Caregiving Support?

POSTED ON: February 10, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Many people require caregiving support as they age. You are getting older. This means your parents are also getting older. As people age, their minds and bodies begin to wear down. When this happens, full independence may no longer be an option. According to an AARP article titled “5 Signs Your Loved One May Need […]
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Seniors living independently

Is Living Safely at Home Possible for Seniors?

POSTED ON: January 18, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Living safely at home may be possible for many seniors. Aging comes with an increase in ailments. As people get older, their bodies decline cognitively and physically. For some, this can be a rapid onset. For others, the decline can be slower. According to a recent Tapinto.net article titled “Caring for Elderly Parents: Can They […]
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COVID-19 symptoms

Do Seniors Have Atypical COVID-19 Symptoms?

POSTED ON: January 4, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Some COVID-19 symptoms are unique to older patients. Most symptoms of COVID-19 are fairly common. These include tiredness, ache joints, shortness of breath, and loss of smell. Some people display a handful of symptoms or none at all. Other people have unusual symptoms. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Seniors With COVID-19 May […]
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Mental health services

Is Mental Health Prioritized for the Elderly?

POSTED ON: December 30, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Mental health services are important for many seniors. How mental health is viewed and understood has changed significantly over the years. Even so, many people still think mental health services involve straightjackets and institutions for dangerous individuals. In reality, most people could benefit from mental health services at some point in their lives. According to […]
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Aging

Is It Possible to Slow the Aging Process?

POSTED ON: December 29, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
You can take steps to slow the aging process. Despite the reality we see reflected in the mirror, this is a bit of good news. Although everyone ages, some of us seem to age faster than others. Some people look older physically, some decline mentally at a rapid pace, and others wear out physically and […]
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Forgetting financial payments

Is Financial Forgetfulness a Sign of Dementia?

POSTED ON: December 21, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Dementia can be recognized through financial forgetfulness. All people can be forgetful occasionally. Forgetfulness is not always an indicator of dementia. However, it is a symptom. According to a recent Medical Express article titled “Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to six years before diagnosis,” financial forgetfulness is correlated to higher rates of […]
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Alzheimer's and dementia

Alzheimer's and Dementia. The Same or Different?

POSTED ON: December 11, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
We often hear the medical terms Alzheimer's and dementia used interchangeably. This suggests that Alzheimer's and dementia present the same, but are in really just different medical terms for the same condition. Is that really so? Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It affects roughly 60-80% of the people with dementia. Consequently, it […]
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Alzheimer's

Sleep May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?

POSTED ON: December 10, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
So how does one clean the brain? According to a study published in the journal Science, prioritizing sleep could be the key to eliminating toxins.
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