Chronic Pain Management in Seniors: Current Practices Just Won’t Do!
As baby boomers continue to age in Atlanta, GA and as life expectancy continues to be extended, our understanding in regards to chronic pain management has changed as well. Presently, over fifty percent of those over age 65 complain of …
The Latest Promising Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Treatment
5.7 million American seniors, or 10 percent of those over age 65, are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – and that number is anticipated to rise to as many as 14 million by the year 2050. The race is on …
The Key Skills that Make a Great Family In Home Caregiver
Learn the skills you need to provide better care for your senior loved one.[/caption] If you’re providing care for a senior family member, it’s possible that you stumbled into the responsibility without having formal training: you saw the requirement, and …
Can Exercise Help Overcome the Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease?
The results of remaining physically active throughout aging are considerable, but for those with Parkinson’s, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several recent studies are showing direct links between regular exercise for seniors and …
The Radical New Thinking About Alzheimer’s That May Lead Us to a Cure
Those of us who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease are all too familiar with the troublesome amyloid plaques thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But could it possibly be that those plaques are actually helpful and could lead …