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As the extensive population of baby boomers continue to get older, and as our life span continues to be extended, our philosophy with respect to how to manage chronic pain has expanded accordingly. At present, more than 50% of those over age 65 complain of persistent pain—and for ¾ of those dealing with chronic pain, […]
Remember weekend dinners at Grandma’s house, when the entire family came together round the table to share a hearty meal, conversations, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living at a distance from their older relatives, combined with so many urgent needs pulling us in numerous directions, it is difficult to continue this tradition – […]
Those of us who follow the current research in Alzheimer’s disease are all too accustomed with the problematic amyloid plaques thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But is it possible that the buildup is, in fact, helpful?
The remarkable results of a recent AARP study are in: people who maintain a healthy diet plan are twice as apt to consider their mental acuity to be very good or excellent in comparison to people who rarely eat well. In particular, a diet high in fish, vegetables and fruits equated to higher brain health. […]
Honesty is always the best policy, right? Yet there are times when some truths are better left unsaid, or at least worded more positively, particularly when communicating with aging loved ones. While we may have the very best of intentions in trying to help older adults navigate life, we can help prevent hurt feelings in […]
“Why would you think I have Alzheimer’s? There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve listened to a friend or family member with dementia frustratingly voice this or maybe a matching sentiment, it’s possible you have assumed the person was simply in denial and unwilling to accept a tough diagnosis. The simple truth is, however, that […]
It’s one of the more troublesome decisions we must confront in older years, and an extremely delicate subject for adult children to broach with their elderly parents: surrendering the car keys. Driving ourselves, while delivering an intrinsic experience of freedom and independence, can become extremely hazardous due to a number of conditions associated with growing […]
Mom seems to be a bit perplexed nowadays. Yesterday evening, she inadvertently used salt instead of sugar in her well known chocolate chip cookie recipe. She called the dog by my brother’s name. And she misplaced her handbag, only to find it in the medicine cabinet. Is it possible she’s developing Alzheimer’s disease or another […]
It’s here: we’ve entered the season of sweets! From frosted cookies to amazing pies to candy canes and chocolate mint cocoa, it’s very difficult to disregard the variety of amazing treats that overwhelm us, and the special feelings they stir up, especially near the holidays. But what result does this increased amount of sugar consumption […]
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