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An article from McKnight's Long Term Care News on another possible breakthrough in caring for those with Alzheimer's...
Sunlight treatment could help nighttime wandering in people with Alzheimer's, study suggests
McKnight's Staff // July 27, 2012
The tendency of Alzheimer's patients to wander at night could be tied to the quantity of daylight they're exposed to, new research finds. As a result, experts say that “light therapy” could be helpful in treating this behavior.
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Here's more new information recently discussed at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, this time reported by USA Today.
By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY
Subtle changes in the way a person walks can be an early warning sign of cognitive decline and a signal for advanced testing, researchers reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
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New findings in a Parkinson's study.
McKnight's Staff // August 07, 2012
While previous research has tied caffeine intake to Parkinson's disease prevention, a newly released study shows it has promise for improving the disease's most common symptoms.
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There are two great articles on New Old Age today, so I'll be sure to feature the other one tomorrow. This one I thought was especially important to get out. There are some key lessons to be learned should you be struggling with dealing with an elder you may resent.
Some new residents come into the nursing home like lions, roaring at staff members and fighting admission at every turn. Others come in like lambs, including an 84-year-old woman who arrived quietly after a complicated hip fracture ended her ability to live alone.
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From the Sunrise Senior Living Blog:
By Tim Watt on August 2, 2012
Most family caregivers do not look forward to the conversation they will have about senior housing with a loved one. The topic of where the senior will live when they can no longer care for themselves can be difficult to broach, but it is necessary for the senior to have some say in the decision...
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Do any of your loved ones have a banking account set up specifically for seniors? New Old Age shares some key information as to why they may not be worth it.
By PAULA SPAN
Caveat check writer.
The Pew Charitable Trust, as part of a project titled “Still Risky: An Update on the Safety and Transparency of Checking Accounts,” has looked into so-called senior checking accounts at four of the largest United States banks and one large credit union.
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We've featured an article on this in the past and would love to know what has been the experience of our readers with this issue.
by: AARP | August 30, 2012
As the U.S. population ages, more workers are juggling the demands of their jobs with the demands of caring for an older adult.
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Are you or your loved ones thinking about moving to retire? The AAPR poses some questions to think about.
by: Stacy Julien | August 29, 2012
You've made up your mind to move far away when you retire, to give yourself a fresh new start. You'll relocate to an affordable place of warm winters. There will be long leisurely readings of the newspaper over coffee, weekly tennis games and rounds of golf.
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Have you also been confused about Health Care Reform? You are not alone.
Here, the AARP gives it to us straight:
by: Beth Howard | from: AARP The Magazine | September 2012
The looming presidential election is heating up the rhetoric on health care reform. But how much of it is true?
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More solid information from Caring.com:
By Connie Matthiessen, Caring.com senior editor
Caregivers say that talking to an older adult about giving up the car keys is one of the most difficult -- and important -- tasks they face, according to a recent survey by Caring.com in partnership with the National Safety Council.
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I've included links to Amazon along with their pricing, below each picture. One book was written by the founder of one of my favorite sources here, New Old Age! We'd love to hear your reviews on any of these books you've read. Have a great weekend!
by: Julie Kimball | from: AARP
Caring for a parent or spouse can be thankless, heartbreaking, uplifting, exhausting and fulfilling — often all at once.
The following authors, caregivers themselves, share their experiences in books filled with courage, raw emotion and no-holds-barred honesty (including some none-too-pretty scenes of caregiver meltdown). The common thread: Caring for someone you love may be the hardest work you'll ever tackle, but the rewards — love given, love returned — can be unexpectedly rich.
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Yahoo Finance shares an article from Bankrate, Inc. on the many options for Senior Living:
Hospital curtains and cafeteria food? Not anymore.
assisted living facilities have come a long way from the clinical institutions of old, offering residents an ever-expanding menu of amenities that reflect the diversity of baby boomers themselves.
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We recently covered sudden heart attacks, but what about the kind that happens without you even knowing it? Read this, from New Old Age, to find out more on silent heart attacks:
By JUDITH GRAHAM
For more than six months, Harriett Cooke had been uncommonly tired, panting when she walked her sixth grade science class to the cafeteria and struggling to keep her eyes open when she drove home at night.
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I'm happy to see some of my favorites foods listed here and with that, have a great weekend while simutaneously improving your cholesterol!
by: Nissa Simon | from: AARP |
Avocados contain significant amounts of oleic acid, a healthy monounsaturated fat that helps boost good cholesterol and lower bad. Avocados are also rich in fiber and a plant chemical called beta-sitosterol, both of which help keep cholesterol in check.
Tip: Avocados significantly increase absorption of immunity-boosting antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables. Add a couple of slices of diced avocado to your next salad.
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PennLive featured great advise on navigating a "touchy" topic...
By Linda Rhodes
This is the final segment of a three-part series on “Sexuality, Intimacy and Aging,” all of which appear at PennLive.com, for those of you who have missed the previous columns.
This week, we’ll discuss the challenges of intimacy for couples and individuals grappling with dementia, and those living in skilled nursing and assisted-living facilities.
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Wondering about the cost of Long-Term Care? This article from Barron's might help...
By CAROLYN T. GEER
It's one of the biggest challenges for today's retirees: how to afford an extended stay in a nursing home or assisted-living facility. With the tab steadily rising, sometimes hitting six digits per year, the solution requires real creativity.
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With Holiday Season nearing full swing, the stress that comes along with Caregiving can be at an all time high. I hope this article, from the AARP helps...
by: Sally Abrahms | from: AARP Bulletin
Ever since I've been a caregiver, I've been waiting for The Call. If you're caring for a loved one, you know what I mean — the telephone rings, and you learn that your parent has taken a turn for the worse and you must rush to his side. In the past 12 years I've taken care of my father, then my mother and now my 93-year-old mother-in-law. The Call keeps coming, and I've been on edge the whole time, waiting.
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Tips on Caregiving from Everyday Health
By Beth W. Orenstein // Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH
The best way for most people to control their high blood pressure is to maintain a healthy weight, exercise, take their hypertension medications, and reduce the stress in their lives. They should also quit smoking, avoid secondhand smoke, and limit alcohol consumption.
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This is a great overview of Caregiving! As a matter of fact, the Family Caregiver Alliance is full of great overviews, so check them out.
Have a great weekend!
Caregiving takes many forms. Many of us help older, sick, or disabled family members and friends every day. We know we are helping, but we don't think of ourselves as caregivers. We are glad to do this and feel rewarded by it, but if the demands are heavy, over time we can also become exhausted and stressed...
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Here's a good article from the Alzheimer's Association to read before the big day...
In addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos, bring an important gift home this holiday season and become educated about the warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Visiting with relatives over the holidays may raise questions about the physical and cognitive health of family members.
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