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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/19/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer’s Arsenal by 2025 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) — With the Alzheimer’s
epidemic predicted to reach crisis proportions as the U.S. population
ages, a panel of experts is meeting for two days to draft a plan to combat
a disease that is fast emerging as one of the nation’s biggest — and
costliest — health threats. (More)

Michigan State Researchers Identify Parkinson’s Triggers (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - Researchers at Michigan State University say they have found the mechanism that precedes the onset of Parkinson’s disease, according to MLive. The university made the announcement on Monday. (More)

Cognitive Benefit For Older Adults From ‘Exergames’
Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or “exergames,” combining physical exercise with computer-simulated environments and interactive videogame features, can yield a greater cognitive benefit for older adults than traditional exercise alone, according to a new study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine… (More)

Vital Transplant Organs Scarce for Seniors
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, has revealed that thousands of U.S. senior citizens with kidney disease are good candidates for transplants and would be able to receive them if physicians would overcome past outdated medical biases and put these patients on transplant waiting lists… (More)

Medicare shortchanges hospitals on stroke therapy (Reuters)
Reuters - Treating stroke patients with clot-busting drugs costs U.S. hospitals substantially more than Medicare pays, a new study finds. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Making Your Senior Years the Best Years of Your Life
To improve your mental attitude hang out with people who are happy and active. It’s worth it to change your outlook on life after retirement. If your attitude says you will get the best from life as a senior, you will experience just that. In fact, your senior years may end up being the best years of your life! (More)

Why TENA Incontinence Supplies Are Suitable For All Ages
One of the first steps that anyone should take when they begin experiencing incontinence is to seek out a medical evaluation. You should never assume that incontinence is normal. Most incontinence is caused by an underlying medical issue so it becomes very important to seek out a diagnosis and treatment. (More)

Medical Care Discussions With Parents
You want the best for your aging relative you love so much. How should you bring up the touchy subject of receiving medical or non-medical home care? (More)

Lehigh Valley Weddings
Regardless of whether a couples’ special wedding occasion is held at Lehigh valley or in New York, California, or Las Vegas, Nevada- if the wedding singer and his band and their list of songs are … (More)

Know the Needs of Home Care Dublin
Home care Dublin helps people, who are in their golden or old age. This helps in managing their health and tries the best to keep active as possible in their go forwarding years. Homecare is … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/11/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Alzheimer’s Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) — A drug commonly used to treat
patients with Alzheimer’s disease does not appear to be effective for
people older than 40 years who have Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s,
according to a new study. (More)

Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that an
active lifestyle may help protect against Alzheimer’s-related brain
changes in people who have a well-known genetic risk factor. This factor
is the e4 allele (version) of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene. (More)

Study Suggests Potential For Reversing Age-Associated Effects In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
New research highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The study is published in the journal Cell Stem Cell. As we get older, our bodies’ ability to regenerate decreases… (More)

Most Doctors In Europe Concerned About How They Will Be Treated When They Are Old
A new study from the Economist Intelligence Unit on healthcare provision for an aging population showed that the overwhelming majority of surveyed health professionals (81%) is concerned about the way they will be treated when they grow old, and remain skeptical whether current policies to address demographic shift caused by an aging population are realistic, comprehensive or s… (More)

Could Daily Aspirin Harm Seniors’ Eyes? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — Daily aspirin use among
seniors may double their risk of developing a particularly advanced form
of age-related macular degeneration, a debilitating eye disease, a large
new European study suggests. (More)

U.S. sues hospice firm for wrongly billing Medicare (Reuters)
Reuters - The Justice Department accused privately held hospice care provider AseraCare Hospice of wrongly getting millions of dollars by making false claims to the Medicare federal healthcare program. (More)

Senior Care Articles

The Dementia Patient’s Daily Routine
In the confusion of a dementia patient’s mind a regular routine can be comforting. They may not always “know” what is coming next in their schedule, but having familiar things to do will help them to remain calm, and to be more cooperative. (More)

How To Talk To Parents About Moving To An Assisted Living Facility
As parents age, it is heart-wrenching to see them decline physically and mentally. It is no easy to cope with this situation, but there will come a time when your parents will not be able to live on their own without help and support. While most old people prefer to live in their own homes, in familiar surroundings, it is not always possible. Children, family and friends will not always be around to help them. Hence, to avoid this situation, it is often necessary to speak to parents and convince them about moving to an assisted living facility. (More)

Adjustable Beds ?EUR” More than the Hospital Look
Many people, when they think about adjustable beds, start thinking about the beds that everybody knows from hospital. Whilst it’s true that hospitals are fitted with adjustable beds, and that these are kept quite stripped … (More)

Six Tips for Caregiving to Older Workers
It might surprise you to learn that as many as one in five caregivers are lending their help to an older adult who is still working a nine-to-five job. A lot of my writing has been about what we sometimes call the old-old, that is individuals who are advanced significantly above our traditional cut-off of 65 years of age defining someone as old. But there has been a steady advance over the past two to three decades in the portion of the labor force that is 65 years of age or older. In 1985, fewer than one in nine workers was over 65, but that figure has increased to almost one in five workers (More)

Sorting Pre paid funerals Within Cannock
The idea of sheilding one’s own family members of the painful and heartrending course of action after death sounds good that many people go for prepaid funerals, planning and paying for their cremation before they … (More)

Liberate Yourself From Sugar!
I’ve read medical journals stating that sugar is as addictive as heroin! I don’t know about you, but solidly I agree! Kicking my sugar addiction took time. When I was driven to eat emotionally, my … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/4/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid May Signal Early Alzheimer’s (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 2 (HealthDay News) — Searching for a better screen for
early Alzheimer’s disease, researchers think they have found a marker of
change in the brain that precedes the onset of the disease by five to 10
years. (More)

Insulin-Linked Hormone May Also Raise Alzheimer’s Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) — Rising levels of a hormone
associated with sensitizing the body to insulin appears to raise the risk
for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s among women, new research
reveals. (More)

Aging-Related Degeneration Can Be Caused By Defects Of Energy Metabolism In Tissue Stem Cells
Aging-related tissue degeneration can be caused by mitochondrial dysfunction in tissue stem cells… (More)

Health Tip: Dealing With Alzheimer’s (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
doesn’t mean life as you know it is ending. People with Alzheimer’s can
lead a purposeful and productive life if they take steps to care for their
physical and mental health, the Alzheimer’s Association says. (More)

Nutrients May Stop Brain Shrinkage Linked To Alzheimer’s
A study of elderly people finds that those whose diets were high in certain essential nutrients were less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease and more likely to score better on tests of mental performance. The researchers published a paper on how they came to these findings in the 28 December online issue of Neurology… (More)

Senior Care Articles

My Friend and Her Mother-In-Law With Dementia
Sometimes, as long as there is love between it does not matter whether you are related or just friends. This is the story of my friend and her mother in law who had Dementia. (More)

The Surgery Recovery Process for the Elderly
Unlike young people who tend to spring back from a surgery with ease and few complications, the elderly tend to have a much harder and slower time recovering from surgery. They are also much more likely to suffer complications. Medical complications are common among elderly post-operative patients. (More)

Companion Care Tips
Companion care is an important option for people who have family members currently in rehabilitation. This is also an excellent option for old folks who would eventually have to live on their own. You can get in touch with various agencies for this or hire a health professional under a specific contract with you. (More)

“Comprehensive Referral Services as an Investment in Your Overall Productivity”
Everyone has career development plans, inspiring dreams to accomplish and talents to develop and materialize. Frequently, however, we are forced to do work that does not utilize our skills and expertise in certain areas, because … (More)

Five Stress-free Fitness Helpful Hints In Support of Health-Aware Seniors
Remaining fit is very important at any age but maintaining a fit standard of living will become increasingly important as the body ages and also you become older. Standard exercises will not only help you … (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (12/26/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Aging In America: Future Challenges, Promise And Potential
Fifty years after its inception, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will have a more important role than ever as America’s senior population continues to grow, according to the newest issue of the Public Policy and Aging Report (PPAR). For five decades, the committee has called attention to pressing needs that have faced older Americans… (More)

Most Sick or Disabled Seniors Want Docs to Say How Long They Have (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) — Life expectancy is a topic
many disabled seniors want to talk about with their doctors but very few
have that discussion, a new study finds. (More)

Knee Pain Common In Older Women
It appears that knee pain of some kind is a common complaint in middle-aged and mature women, with varying possible causes leading to varying types of pain… (More)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Wants More Coverage Under Medicare (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced on Monday that it is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to make changes. The Academy believes that medical nutrition therapy must be expanded to include more conditions. The organization is once again highlighting an ongoing problem with Medicare’s focus on acute illness and the inability to properly manage chronic conditions. (More)

Walk Faster To Outwit The Grim Reaper
The Grim Reaper is a famous mythological and literary figure personifying death. According to a study published in the Christmas issue on bmj.com, men of 70 years and older can elude the Grim Reaper by walking at speeds of at least 3 miles (or 5km) an hour. Researchers say that for the first time, they have estimated the usual walking speed of the Grim Reaper at 1… (More)

Senior Care Articles

Celebration Preparing Checklist - What Should go on the Checklist?
If you have by no means place a celebration preparing checklist collectively or perhaps if you’re a seasoned occasion planner, here is a recommended checklist of things to incorporate in your celebration preparing checklist.1. Adornments … (More)

Children Celebration Tips From Ages One to Five
Preparing a children celebration is about excellent suggestions. So make the most of the checklist I have place collectively beneath! Make sure to check out all of the ages as numerous with the suggestions will … (More)

Various Senior Care Options
The baby boomer generation is aging and has left many of us with our own families and concerns, worried about how to best meet the needs of our elderly loved one. The options available today reach beyond the traditional nursing home. It can range from adult day care to senior home care. The choice you make will depend on the specific needs of your loved one. (More)

Positions in Home Health Care
There is an ever increasing need for professionals in the home health care industry. If you are considering a career path, or have decided you want to make a career change, you will find a variety of positions that fall under the home health care tag. This has been marked as an industry that is expected to grow significantly in the next few years. (More)

Making the Choice for Homecare
People don’t really think about homecare until they need it. When a situation arises that you need of someone to help you in your home or residence most people go into panic mode as they … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (12/18/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

‘Tis The Season To Be Wary Of Elder Financial Abuse
If this year’s holiday period is anything like the last, seniors should be advised that, along with seasonal elevations of joy and good cheer, the risk of falling victim to elder financial abuse is also increasing. Older adults need to know the warning signals of financial abuse and exploitation, how to prevent it, and what to do if it does occur. According to research conducted by Karen A… (More)

The Buried Code To Healthy Ageing
Jena`s Leibniz Institute for Age Research Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) and Berlin`s Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) from Germany are jointly starting a project for ageing research in 2012. Within the framework of the “Joint Initiative Research and Innovation” (PAKT), researchers want to identify molecular networks responsible for a long life in health… (More)

Potential Treatment For Macular Degeneration And Retinitis Pigmentosa Uses Nanoparticles To Deliver Steroids To Retina
Hitching a ride into the retina on nanoparticles called dendrimers offers a new way to treat age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa… (More)

Are Too Many Older People Screened for Cancer? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) — Many older Americans get
screened for colon, breast, prostate and cervical cancer even though
guidelines recommend against routinely screening the elderly, a new study
finds. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Sibling Issues when taking Care of Elderly Parents
Even adult siblings who have good or cordial relationships with each other can find themselves at odds when it comes to making decisions about the care of their elderly and ailing parents. For siblings who … (More)

Guilt, Sorrow and Pleasant Surprises in Nursing Homes
Do you remember the last time you visited your mother in that nursing home? You were worried because she was complaining about her next-door neighbour being too nosy and that kind of bothered her. You … (More)

Homecare Agencies - Providing Comfortable and Convenient Homecare Facility
Old age and disability can be largely debilitating, especially when you have to depend on others for minor things and personal grooming. However, such is the fact of life and in most cases, it cannot be avoided. A lot of people choose to retire into retirement homes and old age centers on their own will while others do it because they do not have any other option. (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (12/10/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Health Tip: Should You Still Be Driving? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Problems that frequently affect older
people — such as changes in vision, arthritis or problems with memory —
should lead some seniors to conclude that they can no longer drive
safely. (More)

Study: Art, Dance Help Parkinson’s Patients (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - FIRST PERSON | The Associated Press reported this week that that patients with Parkinson’s disease are benefiting from dance classes offered by several professional dance companies across the country. (More)

Potential New Therapies For People With Declining Sense Of Smell
University of California, Berkeley, neuroscientists have discovered a genetic trigger that makes the nose renew its smell sensors, providing hope for new therapies for people who have lost their sense of smell due to trauma or old age… (More)

Vitamin D doesn’t prevent heart attack or cancer, study says (Reuters)
Reuters - Among seniors with a high risk of bone fractures, taking vitamin D or calcium pills has no impact on their chances of dying from cancer or vascular disease, researchers say in a new study. (More)

Low Vitamin C Levels Due To Smoke And Poor Diet In India’s Elderly Population
Up to three quarters of elderly people in parts of India have vitamin C deficiency, a study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role from maintenance and repair of tissues to antioxidant activities. This study is the first ever large screening of vitamin C blood levels in the older Indian population… (More)

Parkinson’s & dance: An unusual partnership unites (AP)
AP - The two things that have brought Michael and Roslyn Lieb closer together couldn’t be more different: Parkinson’s disease and dance, one slowly taking away, the other giving back in ways they never imagined. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Different Types of Senior Housing Establishments
A large number of options are available out there for senior housing which provides various different types of living facilities. Before choosing a senior housing one should do some research and be able to compare the different options available. (More)

An Easy and Beneficial Exercise for Seniors: Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian doctor who launched a Laughter Club six years ago with just a few people participating. There are currently more than 6,000 Laughter Groups in about 60 countries. What is Laughter Yoga? It is simply a combination of Yogic Breathing (Pranayama) and laughter. The brain is unable to distinguish between authentic and simulated laughter so the health benefits are the same. It is a revolutionary concept that is a total workout for body and spirit. (More)

How You Can Lower Cholesterol? 3 Ways to Improved Health!
Are you a person older than the age of 45? Are you a lady over the ages of 55? Are you a smoker? Are you overweight? Are you unfit?When you answered yes to any from … (More)

Considerations When Picking a Home Care Agency in Puerto Rico
If you have an elderly person in your family and you are finding it difficult to take care of them, you can hire a Puerto Rico agency that will send staff to look after them … (More)

Things You Must Know About Senior Day Care Centers
Elderly parents need our attention and support while they are in the stage of retirement. This requires time and effort, and may affect our daily work. Senior day care centers help by giving senior people the needed care while we give it to them. (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (12/3/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

For-Profit Nursing Homes Have Low Staffing and Poor Quality of Care
According to a study published online in advance of print publication in Health Services Research, the largest for-profit nursing homes in the nation deliver considerably lower quality of care as they often have fewer staff nurses compared with non-profit and government-owned nursing homes… (More)

Scans May Discern Between Two Types of Dementia (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) — In the vast majority of
cases, researchers can distinguish between Alzheimer’s and another form of
dementia with shared symptoms by using a specific type of PET scan that
looks for evidence of plaque in the brain, new research suggests. (More)

Older Runners Experience No Decline In Running Economy
Runners over the age of 60 are the fastest-growing group in the sport. A new study from the University of New Hampshire suggests that their running can remain fast as they age, too… (More)

Hip Implants - Traditional Ones As Good As New Ones
According to new evidence published on bmj.com, new hip implants appear to have no advantage over traditional implants. Some evidence even suggests that new implants may be linked to higher rates of revision surgery… (More)

UnitedHealth sees 2012 Medicare, Medicaid gains (Reuters)
Reuters - UnitedHealth Group Inc, the largest U.S. health insurer, forecast an increase in membership next year as gains in its Medicare and Medicaid plans more than offset declines in some plans serving employers and individuals. (More)

Senior Care Articles

How Do You Open the Door to Your Soul? Caregiving
Tibetans say that, to get over the things you fear most-the sharp points of your life-bring them closer instead of pushing them away. There will be few things sharper in your life than the care of a chronically or terminally ill loved one. (More)

When It’s Time to Stop Driving
Senior citizens are not necessarily bad drivers. But there might come a time when you need to take your parent’s keys away. This article gives some of the warning signs of when to do this. (More)

Making a Realistic Commitment to Caring for an Elder
Caring for an elder in your family is a big commitment. It is very important that all members of the family including the elder discuss all the options available. (More)

How to Buy the Right Stairlift for Your Health Needs
When it’s time to buy a chair lift for your stairs, you will probably start researching stairlifts trying to figure out which type is the best for your health needs. Will you be using a … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (11/26/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Heart patients prefer longevity over quality of life (Reuters)
Reuters - When an elderly person’s chronic disease is impossible to cure, many doctors might assume that patient would chose to improve the quality of his or her remaining life rather than to extend it as is. Those doctors would be mistaken most of the time, according to a new study. (More)

Medications’ Adverse Events - Nearly 100,000 Elderly Americans Hospitalized Annually
In the U.S. each year almost 100,000 people above the age of 65 years are admitted to hospital because of emergencies caused by adverse drug events… (More)

It Is Projected That More Than One-Quarter Of Canadian Adults Will Have Hypertension In 2012/13
Hypertension in Canada is increasing, and it is projected that more than one-quarter of Canadian adults will be diagnosed with hypertension by 2012/13, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).. Older women were more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure compared with men, and people in the Atlantic provinces had the highest rates of hypertension… (More)

Blacks with diverticulitis have worse outcomes (Reuters)
Reuters - Blacks need emergency surgery more often than whites for a common type of intestinal disease, and they tend to fare worse afterwards, suggests a study of older Americans on Medicare. (More)

Regular Sex May Be Key to Happy Marriage for Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) — Among older married
Americans, an active sex life is associated with greater happiness with
their marriages and with life in general, according to a new study. (More)

New Animal Study Suggests That With Training, Smell Can Improve
In a new study scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have shown that the sense of smell can be improved. The new findings, published online in Nature Neuroscience, suggest possible ways to reverse the loss of smell due to aging or disease. Smell is unique among our senses, explains Donald A… (More)

Senior Care Articles

Seniors: Why You Should Care For a Good Nourishment
It appears whenever you turn on the TV or look at a magazine you observe a story about the problem of worldwide flabbiness. People are getting more unhealthily fat day-after-day to the point of it … (More)

Problems Faced by Seniors with Care Homes
With the growing age of seniors, their care requires proper consideration. The present generation adopts the option of Care Homes. They loved their elders very much and hence want to care them properly. But there … (More)

It’s amazing that the writers found a way to committ
What works about scenes like this is how Boardwalk takes the time to explore them; lesser shows would scratch the bare minimum of character development here in favor of getting back to showing off the … (More)

6 Things I Will Never Do Again While Traveling With an Elder
Whether accompanying an elder home for a holiday or bringing them back to your own home, traveling can be daunting to say the least. Having traveled with my father several times during the years that he lived with me, I learned several things that I’d never do again. (More)

Avoiding Long Distance Care Agencies
Long distance care agencies might seem like a good idea, but they do not get to know the person receiving care on a personal level. To get the best level of care, go with a full service local care provider. (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (11/19/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Regeneron eye drug gets FDA nod (Reuters)
Reuters - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said U.S. regulators approved its new drug for treating a common cause of blindness in the elderly, giving a boost to the small biotech company. (More)

Age 90 Becomes The New 85
A report from the U.S. Census Bureau, commissioned by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health, estimates the number of people over the age of 90 in the US will reach 9 million by 2050. To put the number in perspective, there were 720,000 people 90 or over in 1980, and today there are nearly 2 million… (More)

Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) — Elderly patients are less
likely than middle-aged patients to receive pain medications in U.S.
hospital emergency departments, even when they have severe pain. (More)

Ban Smoking In Motor Vehicles Urge UK Doctors
The British Medical Association is calling for a total ban on smoking in private motor vehicles, setting out what it describes as “compelling evidence” to support such a move to protect the health of the public, and vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly in particular… (More)

Heart Failure A Greater Risk For Low-Income Older Adults
The odds of having heart failure appear to be higher in seniors with a low income - even among those with a college or higher education - according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011… (More)

Senior Care Articles

Aging Gracefully and With Dignity
Eight years ago as my father was dying, he asked me to move in with my mother and help take care of her. She didn’t need much caring for at the time, but I believe he was thinking long-term, probably thinking forward to the point where we are now. (More)

Confusion, Delirium, Dementia (and Alzheimers)
Most people lump these three conditions into one and call it Alzheimers, Dementia, or Senility (you don’t hear people refer to delirium much any more). But these three are different, despite the fact that they all refer to a disorder in thinking and rational processing and all three may have physical causes. In brief, not all confused people are demented. But all demented people are confused. And Alzheimers is a specific disorder that is one form of dementia. (More)

Keeping a Keen Eye (and Ear) on Your Aging Parent
Staying on top of the many legal, financial, and insurance coverage issues you are facing is essential in making sure your aging parent is being cared for. It also can be quite complicated and, therefore, we urge you to consider talking with the appropriate professional when possible. (More)

Douleur Enhancement And Enlargement Review
There are so many males across the globe which have challenges using the size of their penises. It really is one thing ordinary but, not surprisingly, every of them really wants to increase the measurement … (More)

Corporate parties and events are organized by Marquee hire & marquees hire Auckland
In short these marquees are known for the versatile use. This gives your event stylish look. These are mostly used in the wedding and corporate events. Lot of decorations is used with this for making … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (11/10/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Money Woes May Drive Some Seniors to Smoke, Drink More (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) — Some older adults may turn
to alcohol or cigarettes as a way to cope with financial stress,
particularly men and people with less education, a new study suggests. (More)

Slowing The Aging Process In Fruit Flies Has Implications For Human Aging
UCLA life scientists have identified a gene that slows the aging process. The biologists, working with fruit flies, activated a gene called PGC-1, which increases the activity of mitochondria, the tiny power generators in cells that control cell growth and tell cells when to live and die… (More)

No extra restless legs syndrome in Parkinson’s (Reuters)
Reuters - Contrary to previous findings, a new study hints that restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is not more common in people with early Parkinson’s disease. (More)

Which Exercises Are Best For Elderly People?
Some of the essentials for performing the most ordinary daily and many recreational activities are good balance and mobility. The act of balancing is a complex task involving co-ordination between the body’s muscles and sensors, which are part of the body’s nervous system… (More)

New Census data raise number of poor to 49 million (Reuters)
Reuters - The number of poor Americans hit a record 49 million in 2010, or 16 percent, according to new data released on Monday that showed poverty rates for the elderly, Asians and Hispanics higher than previously known. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Easy Methods to Have the Good Life in The Senior Years
Quite often when an individual is growing older reference is made to them going into the golden years. Unfortunately that could are true in the past but normally it is no longer so. With all … (More)

Residential Lifts for Better Mobility and Independence
The Golden Years are about enjoying life after work. There are plenty of things to look forward to with age - spending time with family, enjoying the rewards earned during your working years and leading the life you want to lead free of stress. (More)

If We Have Grown Into a Nation of Relatives From a Nation of Families, Could the Needed Rx Be KR?
I made one succinct statement. I said, “There is a difference between family and relatives.” “You,” I added, “are family.” I wondered how some earned this distinctive labeling and separate categorization. Does this mean that the shared presence of one of these groups is effortlessly fluid and the company of the other is tension laden? Does one transform physical space with their dark cloud covering of a sense of entitlement and the other usher in gratitude like a warm breeze? Echoing these labels silently in my head, or worst audibly through my voice, creates a void in my spirit as I empathize (More)

Spokane Eldercare: Keep The Body Young :: A Senior?EUR(TM)s Guide To Exercise
You will find a lot of health experts that appear to preach to us everyday, apparently understanding what is the best for us and pledging to create our way of life better?EUR? if perhaps we’d … (More)

Moving Your Aging Relative to a Care Home
Moving a loved one into a care facility whether it is a nursing home, group home or assisted living facility can be as easy or difficult as you choose to make it. Of course, everyone knows that there are difficult moments. If it is totally necessary to make this move, then it is important to first let go of any guilt surrounding the event. (More)

Signs That a Person Needs Hospice Services
Families of terminally ill loved ones can seek solace at hospice care facilities where the patient can receive proper pain management and live a better quality life. Recognize the signs when the perfect timing is. (More)

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