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Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention Strategies

In: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)

By: Sridhar Nadamuni

Reducing the risk based on genetic predisposition, vascular and lifestyle factors may hold the key to successful prevention of progressive loss of memory and faculties. more...

Tai Chi for Older Adults

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By: Deborah Mitchell

Let the gentle practice of tai chi bring harmony, balance, and strength to your life. more...

Helping Elderly Loved Ones Fight Depression

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By: Venice Kichura

Elderly people struggle with depression more than any other age group. If you have a relative or loved one who's discouraged, here are some ways to help.... more...

Foods That Improve Memory

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By: Venice Kichura

By eating the right foods you can greatly enhance your memory capacity. Here are some tips for remaining mentally sharp as you age.... more...

Alzheimer's Disease and Music

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By: Deborah Mitchell

Music has the power to soothe and to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. more...

Aging in Place

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By: Martha R. Gore

The Aging in Place home modification movement is helping today's elderly remain in their own homes by creating modifications that provide comfort and safety. more...

Friends Protect Brain Health

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By: Madeline Vann

Women in their 70s and 80s who maintain strong social ties with family and friends reduce their risk of dementia, according to recent research. more...

Sundown Syndrome in the Elderly

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By: Christine Fadhley

Many Dementia or Alzheimer's sufferers get worse close to sunset; how to recognise this problem and suggestions for ways of minimising the symptoms more...

Elderly Dementia and Delirium

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By: Carla Marie Boulianne

What are the differences between delirium and dementia in the elderly? What are the symptoms? How do you diagnosis and treat cognitive impairments? more...

Care Facility Moves Made Easier

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By: Jon Thompson

When a move to a care facility is the best option for senior adults, a service specializing in coordinating all aspects of the relocation can reduce the guilt and stress. more...

How to Manage Dementia

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By: Venice Kichura

Dementia is a challenging disease that robs people of their mental abilities. Learn how you as a caregiver can help a loved one struggling with dementia. more...

World's Oldest Person Turns 115

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By: Chris Eales

American Woman Recognised by Guinness Book of Records as the Oldest Person In the World at 115 years of Age. more...

Anti Aging Therapy

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By: John Howe

Modern medicine is concentrating on keeping people healthy as they age by a new medical discipline of anti-aging. more...

Oldest American Who Ever Lived

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By: Chris Eales

Record-breaking Pennsylvania Lady became the second oldest person ever to have lived, and the oldest American of all time. more...

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