Dementia is an umbrella term for various cognitive issues related to aging. Resulting in the death of one-third of seniors, dementia, and specifically Alzheimer’s, is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Finding out a loved one has been diagnosed with
As your loved ones reach their old age, some serious conversations need to happen that will determine the rest of their lives. Because these are uncomfortable topics, some families go years without talking about them. However, ignoring these issues always leads to even more problems
For people 65 and older, there is a 68% chance of becoming disabled in at least two activities in daily living. In-home care is often the best option for any senior individual who suffers from the inability to complete certain tasks, but choosing a provider
It is no secret that the home healthcare industry is popular. In fact, 12 million older Americans received care from over 33,000 home health care providers in 2010 alone. With Alzheimer’s ranking six out of 10 in leading causes of death that cannot be cured
If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, spouse or other relative, or even a beloved friend, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimers, you’re likely concerned about their safety on the road, and you may have questions like these: How long can someone with Alzheimers keep
Unless you’ve had to live with the contradictory emotions that come from being a caregiver to a senior relative, you simply cannot understand how stressful it is. When you suddenly find yourself caring for an aging loved one, the stress can be overwhelming. On any
New research suggests that eating curry and other sharply spiced foods at least once a week might be an effective way to help stave off dementia. The senior care study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, identifies turmeric, an ingredient commonly used in a
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Health Services suggests that exercise might help to provide future protection from Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, it might help Alzheimers care specialists to keep people healthy. Led by Nathan Johnson PT, DPT, Ph.D.
As your parents age, you may start to see their behavior a little differently. Every little mistake or moment of confusion might cause you to wonder if there isn’t something more serious going on with their health. Rather than hanging on every word or analyzing
When elderly individuals have a cold, experience allergies, suffer urinary incontinence, deal with asthma, or cope with sleeping problems, it’s common to reach for the medicine cabinet to alleviate discomfort in symptoms. But new research suggests that you might want to think first before downing
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A new UK study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease takes a greater toll on women than on men. In the study, women with Alzheimer’s typically see their cognitive abilities decline more dramatically than men who are at the same stage of the degenerative disease. Alzheimer’s Disease
In 1994, just after leaving office, former President Ronald Reagan made a public announcement via a letter to the nation. It read: “I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. … So
Home health care is a difficult but inevitable conversation many seniors and loved ones must have. Alzheimer’s disease — a disease occurring at the onset of old age — is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s entails a loss
Receiving in home care or medical support is not unusual or uncommon. In fact, about 8,357,100 people receive support annually from home health agencies, nursing homes, hospices, residential care communities, and adult day service centers. The fact of the matter is that too few people
By Jeannette Franks, PhD Glaucoma is a cluster of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in irreversible vision loss-and ultimately can cause total blindness. It is one of the leading causes of legal blindness in the US and probably the most
Frieda Rozbruch was always a smart, capable, self-reliant woman. She survived the Holocaust, spoke seven languages and cooked up nine-course meals for the Sabbath each week. After the war, she and her husband immigrated to America on the SS Independence with their two young sons
A new drug for Alzheimer’s appears to have shown some benefit in people who were given it in the very earliest stage of the disease, say scientists. Experts were cautious about the results of the trial of an antibody known as aducanumab, which involved just
March 4, 2015: Alzheimer’s disease is a global problem. In the United States alone, more than 5 million people have the disease and a new diagnosis is made every 67 seconds—numbers that are just a fraction of worldwide totals. Among medical researchers, Alzheimer’s is a
In Lisa Genova’s bestselling novel “Still Alice,” a linguist with early-onset Alzheimer’s navigates her symptoms with her husband and three adult children. The book has raised awareness about the disease and its film adaptation is getting its own spotlight during this year’s Oscar season. But
Betty hasn’t been to the doctor for a mammogram or pap smear for five years — since before her husband Frank developed Alzheimer’s disease. As a caregiver, she lives in a state of chronic stress. She’s tired all the time, doesn’t sleep well and eats
Judith Stein got a call from her mother recently, reporting that a friend was in the hospital. “Be sure she’s admitted,” Ms. Stein said. As executive director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, she has gotten all too savvy about this stuff. “Of course she’s admitted,”
The role of the service dog has expanded immensely over the last few decades. Years ago, service dogs were used only to assist the blind. But these days, dogs have been trained to help with everything from hearing to mobility. And now, service dogs can add dementia-assistance to their resume, as
With all the new changes in health care laws, you need to be more alert than ever to scams! When necessary, Family Tree caregivers will take phones for clients, filter their mail, and answer the door to help our families avoid these scams! According to