7 Tips for Alzheimer’s Patient Personal Care
There are a lot of pressures involved in taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, which include but not limited to emotional, social, economic, and physical facets of the caregiver’s life. Often time’s seniors with Alzheimer’s are placed …
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 …
Strategies to Help Reduce the Pain of Osteoarthritis
As many as 27 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis, making it the most common type of arthritis. It is a major cause of work disability and a lowered quality of life. Nonetheless, controlling the pain of osteoarthritis doesn’t mean …
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 …
Good News: We’ve Got Top Tips for Living with Dementia
Bringing up the topic of caring for or living with dementia at your next summer pool party is a surefire way to turn a festive atmosphere into a subdued atmosphere. Whether you’ve witnessed it firsthand or know only about this …
Is Cynicism an Indication of Dementia?
With an alarming number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – over 5 million currently, according to a recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s from the Frontlines: Challenges a National Alzheimer’s Plan Must Address) – learning as much about …