Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of being exposed to COVID-19. Physical distancing may come with a cost for older adults. … Read More
Let’s Talk About It – Loneliness and Isolation
Senior Care
Never Alone: Alzheimer’s Support Resources
In the long and winding timeline of medical history, only recently has the importance of mental health been fully acknowledged. Possessing strong mental health is more than just doing what … Read More
The Future of Alzheimer’s
Of the potentially overwhelming fears that accompany an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, perhaps the largest is the fear of the unknown. So much remains undiscovered about Alzheimer’s. The disease is universally challenging … Read More
Adopting Technology & Connecting Families
From the moon landing to the dot com boom of the 1990s, older adults have witnessed the ways in which technology changed the world. During a casual conversation with residents, … Read More
How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus
A recent scientific report elevates social isolation and loneliness to the level of health problems, associating them with a significantly increased risk for early death from all causes. Of course, … Read More
Alzheimer’s: an Easier and Cheaper Way to Diagnose
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. University of California scientists recently analyzed the blood test administered to more than … Read More
National Nutrition Month: Eat Right, Bite by Bite!
Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month®. As part of their campaign, they invite the public to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing … Read More
Dementia: Drug that Quells Brain Inflammation Reverses Disease
A new study shows that drugs that tamp down inflammation in the brain could slow or even reverse the cognitive decline that comes with age. In a publication appearing in … Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
“Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey 2020 is right around the corner! It’s a time for new beginnings and … Read More
When Should I Consider Assisted Living?
Terms related to Retirement Living can often be confusing. What’s the difference between Independent Living and Assisted Living? How do you know which level of care is most appropriate? Independent … Read More
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