An estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s. This number includes an estimated 5.5 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, the number is increasing and increasing very fast. Every 65 seconds someone in the USA develop the disease. It is the
Read MorePeople are of the wrong notion about older adults having little know-how or interest in modern technologies like smartphones, tablets or the internet. As per a recent study, they are as much interested in technology as any other young individual. As per a research, the gap in technology use is more to do with accessibility
Read MoreAlzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming
Read MoreWe are all aware about the fact about the important role vaccinations play in preventing serious illnesses and saving lives. Most people associate immunizations with infants and young children, but vaccines are not just for kids, they are as much important for older adults. Senior people also need some important vaccinations too. Our immune system
Read MoreYou must be aware that July is National Picnic Month. Most families just jump at an opportunity to host a picnic on a sunny summer day but they need to be aware of a few picnic safety issues especially if the picnic will involve an older loved one who is on a restricted diet. During
Read MoreWe hear this term a lot these days- ‘generation gap’, it can be tough for several generations of a family to find things in common. Kids reaching their teen years, it can be awkward spending time together. The gap is all the more if families are separated by long distances and it is important to
Read MoreMaking a transition to a new place means moving away from a home that one has lived in for many years which can be very emotional. It is all the more so for a senior person because when a senior person moves to a senior living community, the change may bring conflicting emotions like sadness,
Read MoreThe best senior living option to consider going for out of all is an assisted living facility. It is advisable that if you have a senior person in your house or family suffering from mobility issues or if you suddenly notice signs of the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is best that you go
Read MoreIf you have senior family members who are suffering from mobility issues or memory problems, the best thing to do is to go for an assisted living facility. Being a resident of the Phoenix region in Arizona, you can book from the affordable suites at the acclaimed Anthem Senior Living where you can expect for
Read MoreHypertension, which is more commonly known as high blood pressure can be quite serious as it is linked to heart disease, stroke, and even some types of vision problems. But the good part is that high blood pressure can be controlled naturally without any sort of medication. As you all must be knowing that it
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