10 Tips for Ensuring Adequate Nutrition in People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Loss of appetite commonly accompanies Alzheimer’s and dementia. Adding to this issue is the fact that as mental and physical function decline, basic skills, such as using a fork or spoon and even drinking from a cup, can also be lost. Ensuring that your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia gets adequate nutrition requires thought…
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Managing Thin Skin in the Elderly
Skin care rules that apply when we’re young — such as using sunscreen and moisturizers and avoiding smoking — are just as important as we get older. However, senior skin care requires special attention because of the way our skin changes as it ages. Over the years, our skin becomes thinner, more fragile, and the…
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Testosterone and Aging
As we age, our hormonal levels drop. Although this has classically been noted in women, who undergo menopause, it occurs in both sexes. Testosterone, best known as a male hormone though both sexes have it, also drops with age. Declining testosterone levels can cause a variety of symptoms, including night sweats, fatigue and low energy,…
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5 Tips for Healthy Living with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25% of US seniors have diabetes, and a whopping 50% have prediabetes. In seniors, diabetes is associated with higher mortality rates, higher risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced function, and decreased ability to live independently. However, it is possible to live a healthy life with diabetes. Follow these…
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Tackling the COPD-Anxiety Feedback Loop
According to the World Health Organization, more than 3.5 million people worldwide died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2015. Moreover, experts predict that this number will continue to rise in the coming decades. In the United States alone, there are currently more than 16 million Americans suffering from COPD. Worldwide, this number is…
Read More5 Myths about the Flu Vaccine
Flu season is upon us, and with it comes a variety of myths about flu vaccines. Be sure you know the truth about this deadly disease — and what you can do to prevent it! Myth #1. Only people at “high risk” need to be vaccinated. While it is crucial that people at high risk…
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Read MoreMachine Learning Finds New Risk Factors for Dementia
Machine learning, a hot field in computer programming, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to “teach” computers how to analyze data on their own — without additional human intervention. AI is currently being used in every field, from cybersecurity to the development of self-driving cars. So it should come as no surprise that machine learning is also…
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5 Serious Food-Medicine Interactions
We all know that some medications interact with other medications, but what is less known is that some medicines interact with specific foods and drinks. Whenever you start a new medication, be sure ask your doctor and pharmacist about all potential interactions. The computer databases used by physicians and pharmacists quickly reveal drug interactions, but…
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5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home
It has become clear that Mom can no longer live alone. But what sort of facility would be the best choice for her? Assisted-living? A nursing home? It depends on her needs. The best way to begin this decision is for family members to conduct an objective needs assessment for Mom. Is she no longer…
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