When asked which of five major diseases Americans fear most, cancer was first at 41%, Alzheimer’s disease was second (31%) and far ahead of heart…
What Diseases Do Americans Fear the Most?
August 18, 2011
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Low-Vision Assistance Gadgets
August 15, 2011
There are a wide variety of gadgets on the market to assist people with low vision. A few examples are: Color Identifiers: These devices can…
Alzheimer’s Update: Maintaining Independence Through Music
August 11, 2011
Many recent studies have touted music’s power to calm or to provide energy. Results also show that music can revive memories even when dementia or…
Making the Home Safer and More Livable: The Basics
August 8, 2011
Helping the seniors in your life with low vision stay safe and secure in their home is possible. The basic principles to keep in mind…
Alzheimer’s Education
August 4, 2011
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. They offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing…
August Focus: Assisting the Sight Impaired
August 1, 2011
Most of us experience some degree of vision decline as we age. But once eye problems have made simple daily tasks difficult or impossible, chances…
Fight Falls with Vitamin D
July 27, 2011
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among the elderly. The following article from Aging Well explains how vitamin D can help reduce fall…
Fall Prevention: Simple Steps to Protect Your Loved One
July 20, 2011
If you have determined that some home modifications are in order, Continuum recommends considering some of the following simple home modifications: Flooring Considerations Use a…
Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer
July 17, 2011
Treatment performed for non-melanoma skin cancers in the United States nearly doubled from 1994 to 2006, according to a new study, and this is an…
Fall Risk Home Safety Checklist
July 14, 2011
As with most in-home care issues, the first step should be assessment. Identifying potential environmental and personal hazards for falls is as easy as looking…