Exercise, Vitamin D Cut Alzheimer’s Risk – Two new studies have found that exercise and proper levels of Vitamin D reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Depression, Alzheimer’s Disease Linked – A new study has found that older people who suffer from depression are 70% more likely to develop dementia and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Five Tips for Hiring a Home Health Aide – It is important to consider many things when hiring a home health aide including patient needs, cost of care, hiring independently or through an agency, and who will managing the care process.
Electronic Health Records Could Improve Care for Seniors – A project at the University of Missouri is studying ways to use Electronic Health Record to better coordinate care for seniors. The goal is to increase efficiency and accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs for long-term care.
Losing Independence – Why Seniors Resist Help – Seniors live most of their lives independently and it is a shock for them when they can no longer do the everyday things they have done their entire lives. Caregivers must be sensitive to the loss of independence when caring for their loved ones.
Turning 70 and Acting Your Grandchild’s Age – Being 70 isn’t what it used to be. Many people who are 70 and over continue to live life to its fullest.
