July 19, 2021
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is revealing some unexpected results regarding the differences in dementia progression in Hispanic people. While further exploration…
May 24, 2021
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink, but dysphagia in elderly adults can cause this simple pleasure…
May 17, 2021
One of the first questions in many people’s minds when a member of the family is diagnosed with dementia is what the progression of dementia…
May 10, 2021
We have known for a while that there are specific medications that enhance the risk of senior falls. 20 years ago, only a little over…
March 22, 2021
The cool dampness of fresh soil. The warmth of the sun. The happy trills of songbirds. Gardening has the capacity to engage every one of…
February 10, 2021
The isolation and fear due to COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of older adults, with nearly half of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser…
December 10, 2020
Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for some seniors, the holidays are a period of profound unhappiness. Longing for holidays…
November 19, 2020
For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the ideal air quality in the house is crucial. Air that is too dry,…
September 4, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic put the world on pause, including, among various other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. As a matter of fact, approximately half of…
July 15, 2020
Loneliness. Confusion. Isolation. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but once you add in the element…