The percentage of licensed drivers who are age 65 and older is increasing. By the year 2029, about 1 in 4 licensed drivers will be 65 or older, according to AARP. Because of this, senior road safety is more important now than ever. However, this isn’t...
Our age and family history can make us susceptible to having a stroke, but there are steps to take to help prevent a stroke before it ever strikes. First, let’s learn more about what a stroke is and how to spot a stroke when it...
April marks the month of Parkinson’s Disease awareness. It is estimated that there are over 5 million people living in the world with Parkinson’s Disease. Here are some facts about Parkinson’s Disease: One in 20 people over the age of 60 are affected by Parkinson’s Disease...
by Mary Koffend Physical and mental impairments have been known to decrease the quality of life in older adults. Fortunately, there has been great progress in technology to assist with hearing loss, mobility problems, loss of coordination from tremors and more. These devices can create positive...
Knowing the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia is important, especially for the care of an aging loved one. The biggest differentiator between the two is that Alzheimer’s is a disease while Dementia is a syndrome that cause deterioration of the memory. According to World Health Organization,...
Insights and Essentials for Caregivers Alzheimer’s disease, affecting up to 80% of all dementia patients, presents a significant challenge for caregivers and we want to help. With the lifetime probability of being disabled or cognitively impaired at 68% for those over 65, understanding Alzheimer’s care is...
Alzheimer's, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., is also a global epidemic. Researchers have spent decades searching for a cure and there is still no known remedy for this mental illness. And as people live longer and longer lives, this...
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...
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 driving?...
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...