Treating Dementia Costs More Than Treating Cancer, Study Says
New research on the financial burden of dementia for Americans reveals that dementia care costs are at least as high as heart disease or cancer care costs and perhaps higher.
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Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Reverses Memory Loss in Seniors
Promising research reveals that aging is not a one-way street toward a declining body and mind. Instead, exercise is now helping older adults do a U-turn on memory loss.
The Power Of Music!
Perhaps you recall watching record-breaking Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps listening to music via earphones before his races at the Athens, Beijing and London Olympics. The world’s most-decorated Olympic athlete listened to a mix of rap with a little techno to narrow his focus and pump him up pre-race. Scientific evidence supports the advantage that music has in improving blood oxygen capacity and performance and lifting feelings of fatigue in athletes. But what about music’s effect on the rest of us, especially older adults, who are primarily inactive and non-communicative?
Home Safety Brunch!
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Retiring at 62 Is Unusual Now; Seniors in Workforce Increasing
Reaching age 62 and retiring is no longer an automatic step for America’s aging population.
Stroke Recovery at Home; What You Need to Know About Hearing Aids
These and other stories are in the May edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk
Findings from a Mediterranean diet study published on The New England Journal of Medicine’s website in February 2013 reveal about a 30 percent drop in heart attacks, strokes or deaths from heart disease for people who follow the diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, beans, fruits, vegetables and even wine.
Yes, You Can Take Your Senior Loved One on a Trip
Family caregivers often feel they can’t take their elderly loved one on vacation, but with proper planning, trips with senior loved ones can be both enjoyable and memorable for everyone.
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