Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Brain Tissue Loss in People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Monday, November 29, 2010

Brain Tissue Loss in People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Deficit Reduction Plans Would Squeeze Medicare; Battle Looms with Seniors
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Sensory Stimulation Protects Against Brain Damage Caused by Stroke
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Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers May Reach for New Fonda Work Out Videos on Cyber Monday
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Live far away from aging parents and need help? Contact National Association of Private Geriatric Case Managers www.caremanager.org ; -Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/P1OQF

Friday, November 26, 2010

Regular Consumption of High Cholesterol Diet May Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
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When caregiving responsibilities include managing medical care, our role as advocates will be the key to quality medical care.
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Senior Citizens Can Now Change Their Medicare Plans for 2011 – Health and Drug
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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Battle Lines Form for Fight over Medicare Pay to Docs; Cost Controls Irk Healthcare Industry
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Friday, November 19, 2010

Medicare's Drug Benefit is a Remedy that Really Works: A Striking Success for Veterans' Families
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Pericyte Brain Cells Found to be Possible Key Players in Alzheimer’s, Other Diseases
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Latest Deficit Report Recommends Senior Citizens Pay More For Medicare
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Are you or someone close to you in constant pain? Check out the American Chronic Pain Association website: www.theacpa.org
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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Senior Citizens at Risk of Heart Attack Gain New Hope from Powerful Anti-Cholesterol Drug
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Aging boomers have options to deal with hearing issues
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

State Expected To Face Serious Shortage of Eldercare Providers
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If you're interested in classes to sharpen family caregiver skills log on to the Internet and type in "caregiver training."Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/UWZjH

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Food For Thought, Research On Plant Compound May Help Prevent Nerve-Cell Loss In The Brain
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Monday, November 15, 2010

How does depression in the elderly differ from depression in younger adults?
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Study Finds Brain Bleeding Is Common With Aging
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New Therapy Beats Implanted Defibrillator in Extending Life for Heart Failure Patients
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MetLife Says It Will Stop Selling Long-Term Care Insurance Due to Industry Problems
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Have you called the local senior center to secure volunteers to help you with Mom and Dad? -Joy Loverde
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Saturday, November 13, 2010

High Cholesterol in Middle Age Women Not a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias, Study Finds
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Senior Citizens in Rural Communities Need Help in Finding Professional Assistance
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Friday, November 12, 2010

Living with Alzheimer's - caretaker perspectives
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Death of Neurons Causing Parkinson’s Disease is Due to Exhaustion from Stres
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Timely Depression Diagnosis Critical to Maintain Health of Elderly
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Medicare Updates Star Ratings for Plans; Offers Incentives to Advantage Plan
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Rural Assistance Center for family caregiving. Website www.raconline.org
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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Eating Beets Is A Safeguard Against Dementia Developing As Senior Citizens Age
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Sepsis Linked to Dementia in Elderly
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Looking for volunteers to help with Mom or Dad? Call the local specialized illness organization (Alzheimer's, American Cancer, etc.)
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Veterans Day on November 11, 2010, Finds 21.9 Million Veterans in U.S. to Honor
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Seniors Need To Check Options As Medicare Advantage Plans Change, Drop Out
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Senior Citizens to Get Big Savings, More Medicare Services from Health Care Reform Act
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Aging With Grace: Health Care Delivery Model Yields Improved Outcomes And Lower Costs
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Aging With Grace: Health Care Delivery Model Yields Improved Outcomes And Lower Costs
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Monday, November 8, 2010

Some Elders Can't Get Whooping Cough Vaccine
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Injuries, Sickness Greatly Increase Likelihood of Senior Citizens Becoming More Disabled
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Friday, November 5, 2010

Lactate In The Brain Reveals Aging Process
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Alzheimer's Risk Spikes 157% With Heavy Smoking
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Omega-3 Fish Oil Does Not Slow Cognitive or Functional Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
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Daily Dose Of Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health In Older Adults
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Senior Citizens Preserve Their Brain Size and Memory by Walking Regularly
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Thursday, November 4, 2010

As you advocate for your elders, who is advocating for you? If you are not your best friend during the caregiving years, who is?
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Money Woes Can Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s
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Even Senior Citizens Can Reduce Cancer Risk with Plant-Based Diet, Exercise Says New Study
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Study Reveals Top 5 Myths of Family Caregiving
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Shake, Rattle and Roll with Daily Vibration Exercise May Help Aging Bones Stay Healthy
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Alzheimer's Risk Spikes 157% With Heavy Smoking
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More Older Americans Getting Pneumonia Shots But Not Enough
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Traveling with an aging parent? If hotel room requires handicap access book reservations well in advance. Rooms sell fast.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Elder Care Expert Barbara Freisner to Present "The Sandwich Generation" at Kansas City Event
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HHS Approves Hundreds More Local Gov'ts, Businesses, Unions For Early Retiree Health Program
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Contact the local chapters of Easter Seals, Red Cross and United Way for a variety of services available for older adults. www.elderindustry.com
Elderly Women At Higher Risk For Unnecessary Urinary Catheterization, Study Reports
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Seven Ways to Avoid Medicare Traps and Costly Blunders Offered by Consumer Reports
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Number Of Older People Being Admitted To Hospital Increased By Two Thirds In A Decade, Alzheimer's Society Comment
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Monday, November 1, 2010

Kidney Transplant Numbers Increase for Elderly Patients
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Even Short Falls Can Be Deadly For Senior Citizens Age 70 and Older
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Sepsis Linked to Dementia in Elderly
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Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Unnecessary Urinary Catheterization, Study Reports
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Agency Acts to Ease Delay of Pills for Elderly
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Each state offers assisted-living programs for people over 60 who need help with tasks so they can remain safely in their own homes.
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Older People Advised That Taking An Afternoon Nap Can Lead To More Active Lives
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