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Managing Money Problems for People With Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia often have problems managing their money. Research shows that money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease. Early on, a person with dementia may be able to perform basic tasks, such as paying bills, but they are likely to have problems with more complicated…
Read MoreLiving With Joy: How Patients and Caregivers Can Proactively Approach an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Four years ago, Rebecca Chopp, Ph.D., now 72, from Broomfield, Colorado, was living a packed life as a wife, mother, minister, theologian and chancellor at the University of Denver. At a routine annual checkup, she mentioned small changes to her doctor: Always a poor sleeper, she was now sleeping long hours; her social schedule for…
Read MoreDo You Know the Warning Signs of Uterine Cancer?
When Ursula Matulonis, M.D., started treating women with gynecologic cancers more than 20 years ago, she says it was rare to see a patient who had an aggressive form of uterine cancer. “Now I see several per week,” says Matulonis, chief of the division of gynecologic oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and a…
Read MoreDecluttering? 10 Great Ways to Get Rid of Unwanted Books
There are countless used books gathering dust on shelves and nightstands or moldering in attics and basements across the country. You probably have your own stacks of long-ignored books — from novels you’re not likely to read again to gifted books you know you’ll never open. Why not do a little decluttering, while getting those…
Read MoreHot Weather Safety for Older Adults
Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to be cautious and get relief quickly when you are overheated. Otherwise, you might start to feel sick or risk a heat-related illness that could cause serious health issues. Why can extreme…
Read MoreLoneliness Can Raise Older People’s Odds for Stroke
A lonely middle and old age could bring higher odds for a stroke, new data suggests. A 12-year study of people over 50 found that those who experienced chronic loneliness were 56% more likely to have a stroke, versus those who said they weren’t lonely. “Loneliness is increasingly considered a major public health issue. Our…
Read MoreRefresh Your Summer Wine/Food Experience
Enjoy a glass of refreshing, cool wine in the summer? You’re not alone. A good portion of older adults indulge in alcoholic drinks (64 percent of 50- to 64- year-olds say they drink, and 54 percent of those 65 and older, according to a 2022 Gallup poll). But what do you pair with your pinot grigio? And is…
Read MoreAre Processed Foods Bad for Your Brain?
If you’re looking to keep your brain healthy as you age, you may want to lay off the packaged pastries for breakfast, frozen pizza for lunch and ice cream in the evening. Accumulating research suggests that a diet chock-full of highly processed foods could contribute to worsening brain health. A study published May 22 in…
Read More5 Ways Technology Can Make Life Easier for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
Everyday technology that people use around the house — including doorbell cameras, smart speakers and wrist-worn trackers — can help those suffering from cognitive decline. The tech may ease the burden on caregivers, too. “Every family caregiver’s number one priority is their loved one’s safety,” says Jennifer Reeder, director of educational and social services for the Alzheimer’s Foundation…
Read More15 Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy
People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Located in the lower abdomen, the bladder is a hollow organ, much like a balloon, that stores urine. Urine contains waste and extra fluid left over after the body takes what it needs from what we eat and drink. Each day, adults pass…
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