Friday, October 29, 2010

Getting Older Leads to Emotional Stability, Happiness, Says Stanford Study
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The Age of Alzheimer’s
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Chances Much Improved for Elderly to Receive a Life-Extending Kidney Transplant
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Older Patients Surviving Sepsis Infections More Likely To Develop Cognitive Problems
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Sepsis Linked To Mental And Physical Decline In Older Patients
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Consider post-alert services - a mail carrier can notice unusual accumulation of mail and alerts someone to check up on elderly residents.
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Mild Memory Loss – Senior Moments – Not a Part of Normal Aging Says New Research
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Health spokesmen clash over elderly care funding
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World Alzheimer Report Reveals Massive Cost of Most Significant Health Crisis of Century
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Elder Care Internet Resources
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Popular ADT Prostate Cancer Treatment Associated with Bone Decay
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Eldercare Locator enhances services to meet baby boomer demand
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Steamed Pears, Herbal Bathes, Massage Popular for Senior Citizens to Avoid Flu Without Shot
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Take advantage of respite care when you are unsure of decisions regarding where your elder will live after a hospitalization.
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Seniors Who Were Heavy Smokers in Midlife Doubled Their Risk of Alzheimer’s, Dementia
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Senior Citizens That Survive Sepsis Are Three Times More Likely to Have Cognitive Issues
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Senior Homeowners Get Lift From Housing Bill
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Screening for Skin Cancer Needs Better Guidelines, More Emphasis on Senior Men
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Senior Citizens Preserve Their Brain Size and Memory by Walking Regularly
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Alzheimer's update and alert
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New Study Finds Vitamin B12 May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss
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Senior Citizens, Others at High Risk Not Enthusiastic to Get Flu Shot This Year
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Even Senior Citizens Can Reduce Cancer Risk with Plant-Based Diet, Exercise Says New Study
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70-year-olds Smarter Than They Used To Be
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Monday, October 25, 2010

Suzanne Somers Hits Theaters Telling How She Beat Aging, Cancer with Healthy Lifestyle
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Fighting Wrinkles With Lasers Scientifically Unraveled
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Shake, Rattle and Roll with Daily Vibration Exercise May Help Aging Bones Stay Healthy
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Latest Aging Discoveries To Be Showcased At New Orleans Meeting
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Aspirin Cuts Death Risk in Half for Prostate Cancer Victims Using Radiation or Surgery
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Meals-on-wheels delivered to homebound elders offer nutritious meals and provide opportunities to socialize with volunteers. www.elderindustry.com

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Caregivers' Corner: Hiring more help will be best for husband and wife
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Aging: What to expect as you get older
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FDA Warns of Possible Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture Using Bisphosphonates
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Protect Your Health as You Grow Older
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Urgent Changes Needed to Prepare Geriatric Doctors to Care for Aging America
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Senior Citizens Brace for Social Security Freeze
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Osteoporosis guide to help treat brittle bones
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Respite care is available for as little as a few hours at a time, a day, a weekend, and even a month or more can be arranged.
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A Dry AMD Treatment?; Some Long-Term Diabetics Escape PDR
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Trial to Improve Alzheimer's Diagnosing Needs Participants
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How Often Should Elderly Women Be Screened For Osteoporosis?
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Criteria For Diagnosing Alzheimer's Outdated, Experts Say
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Senior Citizens, Others at High Risk Not Enthusiastic to Get Flu Shot This Year
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Bone Mineral Density Screening: Older Women With Normal T-Scores Can Wait For 10 Years
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Monday, October 18, 2010

Eldercare and aging - Online information for librarians and caregivers
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Key to Happiness Lies in Choices You Make
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State Director on Aging urges Seniors to get Flu Shots in Observance of Healthy Aging Month
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Caring for Your Aging Parents: Ideas to Help Pay for Eldercare
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Thousands of California Elders Losing Long-Term Care
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In-home services help keep home-bound older adults independent and in contact with others who can monitor their health and safety. www.elderindustry.com
Tips for Finding a Good Nursing Home for a Family Member
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7 Tips When Purchasing An Elderly Medical Alert
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Friday, October 15, 2010

6 Essential Tips to Keep the Home Safe for the Elderly
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How Home Care Can Help the Elderly to Be More Independent
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The Tasks That An Elder Care Provider Performs
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Elder Care - 3 Qualities a Caregiver Must Possess
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One of today's all too silent health crises is caregiver depression.
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Plotting the Course of Alzheimer’s
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Antibiotic May Reduce Stroke Risk and Injury in Diabetics
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The Technology for Monitoring Elderly Relatives
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Researchers Identify Genetic Marker of Aggressive Alzheimer's Disease
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Technologies Help Adult Children Monitor Aging Parents
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Nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and senior retirement housing campuses are good resources for respite for family caregivers.
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Depression, Incognito
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Garlic Oil Shows Potential Heart Benefit; Could Especially Help Diabetics
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Fighting for a Fighting Chance
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Getting out of the House After Stroke
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National Committee Releases Findings on Transforming and Improving the Nursing Profession
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End-of-Life Care Patterns Shift for Patients With Heart Failure in Both US and Canada
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Diabetes Gene Linked to Degeneration of Enzyme Involved in Alzheimer's Disease Onset and Progression
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Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: Assisted Living for Aging Parents
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An Introduction To Elder Care
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Can We Prevent Aging?
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Elderly Home Health Care: Top Picks
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Hospice Care Increasing But Cost of Dying Still Very Costly for Medicare
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Home Monitor Help for Elders
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Readers on aging well: Exercise, diet, togas
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U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Behind Major Countries, Despite Highest Health Spending
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DEA Issues New Guideline To Ease Delay In Prescriptions For Nursing Home Residents
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Playground for seniors opens in London
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Study Shows Faith-Based Interventions Can Encourage Exercise In Older African-American Women
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Clan could hold key to drug to stop Alzheimer's
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Senior with dementia are diagnosed with the flu less, but have a higher mortality rate
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Gene causes Alzheimer’s brain ‘garbage’
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Living to 100? Researchers close in on genetic factors
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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Bridge the gap in eldercare by using community programs. www.elderindustry.com

Saturday, October 9, 2010

People are happier, less stressed after age 50
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Low Testosterone Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
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Friday, October 8, 2010

B vitamins found to slow progression of dementia
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Greater Priority Should Be Given to Stroke Prevention in Developing Countries, Academic Urges
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Firm handshake? You may actually live longer
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Tinnitus in the Elderly Is Prevalent and Impacts Quality of Life
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Doctors urge a focus on geriatrics - http://ping.fm/IbgM7
Try local women's clubs as a source for volunteers for your eldercare needs.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Preventing Osteoporosis By Controlling Bone Formation
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Computer-Aided MRI Might Help Predict Alzheimer's
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AMA, Physician Groups Tell Congress: Action Needed To Stop Medicare Crisis For Seniors
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Elderly Care
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Diapers for Adults
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Why Physicians Have Difficulties Recognizing Depression In The Elderly?
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Family, Friends Seem Best at Spotting Early Dementia
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Mice Live Longer On Amino Acid Supplement
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Provide encouragement and support, and let professional caregivers know how much they are appreciated. Thank-you notes go a long way. www.elderindustry.com
More Research Needed To Prescribe Testosterone For Older Men
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New Study Finds Remote Monitoring Technology Enables The Elderly To Remain Independent Longer, Reduces Care Costs For Providers
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Chest Compression-Only CPR by Laypersons Saves More Cardiac Arrest Victims
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Walmart Joins Humana to Offer $14.80 National Medicare Drug Plan: Lowest in 50 States
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Seniors Face New Choices With Approach Of First Open Enrollment Since Health Overhaul
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Fish Oil Used by Senior Citizens to Fight Heart Disease Linked to Colon Cancer in Mice
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Seniors / Aging News
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Download the Self-Administered Geocognitive Exam (SAGE) Alzheimer’s Test
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Monday, October 4, 2010

Be aware when the care provider is from a different cultural background. Communication style may vary from yours. Does yes mean yes? www.elderindustry.com
The Eldercare Locator refers callers to an extensive network of organizations serving older people. Call toll-free (800) 677-1116.
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Telephone monitoring service for home-bound elders - if no one answers the phone at a predetermined time, help is on the way. www.elderindustry.com
Download the Self-Administered Geocognitive Exam (SAGE) Alzheimer’s Test
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Friday, October 1, 2010

Free Radicals Can Be Anti-aging, Says New Research
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HHS Announces Grant Awards to Help Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities and Caregivers
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Older Australians Deserve Healthcare Security
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What Should You Look For in An Assisted Living Facility?
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New Study At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Aims To Identify New Methods Of Diagnosing And Treating Osteoporosis
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Faith in Action helps neighbors in need -Joy Loverde www.fianationalnetwork.org
Nursing home shapes-up in Middleton
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