(ARA) More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimers disease (AD), and, by 2050, approximately 16 million will have the disease. Alzheimers disease gradually destroys a persons memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities. People with the disease experience difficulties in memory severe enough to have an impact on their work, social activities and family life. While there is no cure for AD, early diagnosis and treatment with approved medications can help slow symptom progression. A new online survey of 1,040 adults age 55 and over titled, "Alzheimers Disease: Current Attitudes, Perceptions and Knowledge," shows ...
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(ARA) - When Jody found her grandmother Florence, a strong, 77-year-old woman affectionately called "Mama", vacuuming the front lawn one day, Jody finally decided it was time to move her to a dependent care facility. The decision was not easy. Having seen her grandmother gradually slip away, five years after being diagnosed with Alzheimers, the family struggled with the decision of when to seek full-time nursing care for Florence. Its a scenario that more baby boomer children are facing every day. With the U.S. population of people age 65 years and older expected to increase threefold within the next 20 years, its a decision ...
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(ARA) Biting cold, ice-slicked sidewalks and roadways, and storms that shut down businesses, schools and services winter aggravations can create serious safety risks for seniors. Yet with some planning, preparation and caution, seniors can stay safe and even enjoy some time outdoors this season. Here are seven tips for senior safety in cold weather: 1. Make sure your home and its heat source are safe, secure and reliable. Before the weather turns cold, have your homes furnace serviced. Change air filters throughout the house every 30 days. Check the insulation in your attic to ensure it meets government standards. Seniors can be more susceptible ...
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With 75 Million Baby Boomers entering into their golden years, plenty of questions have been asked: Alzheimer's Information: Ask your Doctor about Alzheimer's Tracing the Path from DNA to Dementia Zen and the Art of Coping With Alzheimer's Q1. What is a Care Manager, and how does a Care Manager help with Senior Home Care ? Answer: It may be time to look at a Care Manager. They can find out the answers by performing an in-depth assessment and developing an individualized plan of care. They can also help with crisis intervention, locating alternative housing, supervision of nursing home ...
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Preventing Falls in Older Adults: A Multifactorial Approach Marcie Weinstein, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA College of Health Professions at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland Japhia Booth, OT/L As people age they become increasingly at risk for falling with the potential for serious injury. With the boom of individuals over age 65 enjoying an increasing life expectancy, falls will be an increasingly important health care issue. Research into fall prevention and treatment emphasizes a multi-factorial approach. This approach involves carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the whole person and surrounding environment, determining factors that create risk, and then treating all of these factors. The approach is ...
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