Rarely does an elderly man leave the comfort of his home happily or willingly. The move to assisted living can be difficult, but there are ways to ease the transition. Get tips on having the conversation with your father or spouse about the benefits of leaving home.
Having “the talk” about leaving home.
Having “the talk” about leaving home. Part III: Making the transition.
Having “the talk” about leaving home. Part II: Broaching the subject.
No matter how close a couple is, their individual needs can be far apart when it comes to aging and the care they require. What are some things to look for in an assisted living or memory care facility? An expert explains.
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, a nurse explains the differences in the many levels of care that are available to seniors.
What would you do if your spouse or loved one suddenly needed in home care? Let this video be a guide to discuss the importance of planning ahead.
Stopping to ask for help is important when caring for an elderly or ailing loved one. There are many resources and services available to caregivers to get help in the home and reduce caregiver stress.
What resources and activities are available to your father or spouse in a senior living community? Let this video guide you on what to look for to ensure your loved one will enjoy their new home and community.
A nurse explains the differences between assisted living and CCRC communities and what services and costs to expect from each.
What’s a power of attorney? Do I need a will? An attorney specializing in elder law and legal planning walks you through some of the issues that arise with aging and how to protect yourself and those you love.
Having “the talk” about leaving home. Part I: Signs that it’s time.
What if there is a diagnosis of dementia? Do I still have legal rights? An attorney specializing in elder law and legal planning walks you through some of the issues that arise with aging and how to protect yourself and those you love.
Taking on the responsibilities of caregiving for an elderly and ailing loved one can be emotionally and physically draining. It is important to remember that getting outside help and support is key to managing stress and preventing burnout. This video provides some insight to caregiver stress and burnout.
What financial questions should you be asking when considering senior living? A financial advisor gives excellent suggestions and guidance.
How to support a couple that has transitioned into a senior living community. An expert explains.
A difficult, but important topic to discuss with your elderly parent or loved one; end of life care. An attorney specializing in elder law and legal planning explains what you need to know when faced with difficult decisions.
Leaving home and moving to a new community is challenging. Get tips on having the conversation with your father or spouse about the benefits of leaving home.
What financial benefits are available to veterans and their spouses looking for senior living? A financial advisor gives some guidance.
A financial advisor discusses long term care planning and important financial questions you should be asking.
Pfizer, the world’s third-largest pharmaceutical company, recently announced that it is abandoning research for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease treatments. The decision, which will lay off hundreds of research positions throughout the pharmaceutical titan, crushes the hopes of millions suffering from these neurological disorders, and now their dreams of finding a medication won’t likely come to […]
The top drug in a large-scale Alzheimer’s disease collaboration between Biogen and Eisai has failed its first test, unable to reach its main goal in a mid-stage clinical trial. Biogen and Eisai announced today that an independent interim analysis at 12 months discovered the drug BAN2401 didn’t exhibit enough of a change on assessment scores […]
Medical professionals and researchers have yet to prove that any treatment, therapy or brain training can help prevent dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, a lengthy new review concludes. No medications, over-the-counter remedies or brain exercise programs have been proven in sophisticated clinical trials to prevent dementia, researchers with the Minnesota Evidence-Based Practice Center in Minneapolis states after […]
According to a new study conducted by researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the University of Bonn currently published in the journal Nature, inflammatory mechanisms caused by the brain’s immune system accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. These discoveries, made by a series of extensive laboratory experiments, give a new perspective on pathogenetic mechanisms […]
In an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, a compound was able to prevent brain cells from dying; this may potentially lead to alternative treatment for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s due to depression, memory loss, and progressively impaired cognitive ability. The journal Biological Psychiatry just published a report describing how an experimental compound known as P7C3-S243 […]
It’s estimated that 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is rising slowly with the fast aging populations in several countries. Alzheimer’s is a deadly neurodegenerative disease that causes a progressive loss of cognitive function, ability to complete daily tasks and various levels of physical and emotional stress. Cells begin to lose […]
Alzheimer’s is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that results in the loss of a person’s cognitive function, ability to complete daily tasks and causes various degrees of physical and emotional stress. Here are 10 things you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease: The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which affects near 40 million […]
That has been no strong evidence to support that a nutrient drink sold online in the UK helps slows Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, researchers claim. A recent trial revealed patients who consumed Souvenaid did not help aid memory loss and cognitive thinking. Authors of the paper say that larger studies are required to show […]
New research has revealed that amyloid beta, the protein that’s prevalent in Alzheimer’s diseased brains, could have originated from other body parts. The study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry explains scientists surgically attached mice to each other for months to confirm that amyloid beta found in the bloodstream can go to the brain and creates common […]