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Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: Are Seniors at Risk After Surgery?

Undergoing surgery for older adults commonly involves some inherent risks, but there’s a little-known effect impacting a significant number of seniors following surgery that we all have to be aware of: POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction). POCD occurs in more than 25% of older adults during the days or even weeks after non-cardiac surgery, and can […]

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5 Early Dementia Behaviors That Are Easy to Explain Away

Families are often surprised by how many early dementia behaviors and symptoms they overlooked before a diagnosis. What once seemed like random forgetfulness or harmless quirks suddenly lines up in a clear pattern. Before anyone knows the real cause, it’s completely understandable to attribute these behaviors to aging, stress, or distraction. Most people want to […]

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Dementia Screening Moves Forward With a Breakthrough Blood Test

Breaking Ground in Alzheimer’s Detection: A Dementia Screening That Helps Families Noticing that a loved one is struggling with memory, decision-making, or focus can be alarming. It’s only natural to wonder if Alzheimer’s is the cause. Traditionally, confirming this required expensive brain imaging or invasive spinal fluid tests—often after months of doctor visits, referrals, and […]

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Are You Unintentionally Making These Alzheimer’s Caregiving Mistakes?

No one hands you a manual for this. You try your best. You stay calm, keep reading, follow your gut. But Alzheimer’s has a way of rewriting the rules just when you think you’re getting the hang of it. What worked yesterday might not work today. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and sometimes heartbreaking. Here’s the good […]

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Falls Are on the Rise! Learn the Secrets to Preventing Falls at Home.

Falling is one thing we hardly ever give thought to until it happens. A quick misstep, a slippery floor, or even just standing too quickly can turn into a life-altering moment. And yet, falls are increasing, especially among seniors. What’s stunning is not just how frequent they’ve been, but how the risk is apparently on […]

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What All Family Caregivers Need to Know About Parkinson’s Non-Movement Symptoms

When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, difficulty moving or tremors likely come to mind first. However, if you’re taking care of an older loved one with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably noticed they’re dealing with so much more than just movement issues. Parkinson’s non-movement symptoms, like depression, sleep problems, and cognitive changes, can have as much […]

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If Mom Has Alzheimer’s, Are You at Risk Too?

Mom has Alzheimer’s, and as you watch her struggle to remember your name or complete her daily routine, a distressing thought might slip into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It’s normal to fear facing identical problems when a parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia. We encourage you to take a deep breath and think […]