About that “Talk” with Your Parents
You probably heard about the dreaded “talk” with your parents. I’m not talking about the birds and the bees. I’m talking about a whole other animal: your parent’s long term... Read More
Study shows surprise findings of one small device that can change the lives of older adults.
In a recent University of Michigan study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society involving adults 66 and older, those who were fitted with a hearing aid after being diagnosed... Read More
Can computer use and other fun activities actually prevent dementia?
Have you ever wondered if it’s true that stimulating your brain might help to prevent the onset of dementia? The Mayo Clinic recently conducted a study including 2,000 people (age... Read More
The Emergency Room, Caregivers and Dementia Patients
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco showed that dementia patients are twice as likely to go to the ER if their caregiver has depression. The study also... Read More
Diet and Breast Cancer
What would happen if older women could faithfully cut fat intake by a third and add lots of fruits to their diet? The answer: they’ll significantly reduce their risk of... Read More
Loneliness Kills
After the death of my grandfather, my grandmother was left to take care of herself. She lived two hours from the rest of her only family, that is, us. We... Read More