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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (8/28/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

People Over 80 Often Have Mixed Pathologies In Their Brains That Account For Their Memory Loss, Confusion
Most recent studies show that elderly people over the age of 80 often have mixed pathologies in their brains that account for their memory loss and confusion. Very few senior citizens have “pure Alzheimer disease”; therefore, this terminology should be used with caution… (More)

List Of Medications That Put Elderly Patients At Risk: The PRISCUS List
In the current issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010; 107[31-32]: 543-51), Stephanie Holt, a clinical pharmacologist, and coauthors present the PRISCUS List: a list of medications that carry an increased risk of side effects when given to elderly patients… (More)

Link Between Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease Strengthened (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) — Two of the most common and dreaded illnesses in America may share a connection, with new research suggesting that having insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes raises your risk of developing the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. (More)

Urinary incontinence common in older men too (Reuters)
Reuters - It’s not just women who suffer from urinary incontinence: Nearly one in twenty U.S. men have moderate to severe forms of the condition, which is as common as one in six among elderly men, a new study finds. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Care Options For Seniors After They Have Experience a Stroke
If an elder survives a stroke, how to best care for them will be of paramount concern. Here is a look at the options to consider. (More)

Selecting an Electric Lift Chair
Selecting the correct electric lift chair requires a good deal of research and knowing what important things to consider. Listed here are three guidelines to help you choose correctly. (More)

Avail Senior Living Facilities For an Assisted Life After Retirement
For the senior citizens, various beneficial services have been offered. One such amenity provided to them is the senior living facilities. (More)

Medicare History
Medicare history dates back to 1945 when President Harry Truman first asked Congress to establish a national health insurance scheme. His plan was for all people to receive comprehensive and prepai… (More)

Reading as Friendship
Peter: Comic books are my little escape. Interviewer: Escape from what? Peter: I spent a long time with some severe depression. I’d lost my job, my place to live, my fiancee dumped me…. (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (8/21/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

In Seniors, ‘Fear of Falling’ Risky in Itself (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Older people who have a fear of falling are at increased risk for future falls, regardless of their actual risk of tumbling, a new study finds. (More)

Patterns in serious in-flight medical emergencies (Reuters)
Reuters - Medical emergencies on commercial airplanes are not common, but certain passengers — including the elderly and pregnant women — face greater risks of complications requiring flight diversions, a study of one airline finds. (More)

Gene’s Action May Help Explain Why Restricting Diet Lengthens Life In Animals
A team of University of Michigan scientists has found that suppressing a newly discovered gene lengthens the lifespan of roundworms. Scientists who study aging have long known that significantly restricting food intake makes animals live longer. But the goal is to find less drastic ways to achieve the same effect in humans someday… (More)

U.S. says Medicare drug plan costs steady in 2011 (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. health officials said on Wednesday they expect Medicare patients enrolled in the federal health insurance program’s prescription drug benefit to see their premium costs remain flat next year. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Hi-Tech Elderly Home Care Helps Make Nursing Homes a Thing of the Past
It’s something my sister and I have heard ever since we were young, and somehow, my father and my mother completely agreed on this too - when they were too old to live independently (and I don’t really think they expected the day would actually come), we were not to send them to a nursing home. Instead, we were to think of some kind of a pain-free euthanasia method to dispatch them. (More)

6 Essential Rules For Being a Good Care-Giver
Is your loved-one bedridden, chronically ill or disabled? Follow these six rules for being the best care-giver you can be. (More)

Fall Prevention Measures - Safety In The Kitchen For Your Elderly Mom
Elderly moms who are fond of cooking not only for their own consumption but also for their family spend a lot of time in the kitchen moving about, making it important that you practice fall prevent… (More)

Simple Ways To Avoid Slip And Fall Accidents In Seniors During Nighttime
Nighttime could be a dangerous time for seniors to be walking alone even in the confines of your home wherein slip and fall accidents could happen. Doing measures to make your house a lot safer at … (More)

Practicing Fall Safety In The Bathroom For Your Elderly Parents
Your elderly parents have special needs and one of them is to pay special attention to their safety needs in the bathroom, which is addressed in the fall prevention tips given in this article. Some… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (8/13/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

More Seniors Getting Antibiotics With Improved Medicare Drug Coverage (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) — Increased antibiotic use by American seniors appears to be associated with improved Medicare drug coverage, a new study suggests. (More)

More seniors on Medicare use antibiotics: study (Reuters)
Reuters - More seniors used antibiotics after enrolling in Medicare Part D, the program that helps pay for prescription drugs, in a new study of about 35,000 people. (More)

Spinal fluid proteins can help diagnose Alzheimer’s (Reuters)
Reuters - Measuring certain proteins in spinal fluid can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s and predict which patients with memory problems will develop the fatal brain-wasting disease, Belgian researchers said on Monday. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Who Wants to Be a Senior Citizen?
The word Senior when used in industry, medicine, research, or municipal agencies, means a higher-level job, higher income, or a more prestigious position. Even being, or becoming, a High School Senior is an admired level of life. Yet that same word, senior, or the words Senior Citizen, when applied to people over 65 is all too often seen as derogatory. (More)

Assisted Living - Making the Right Decision
Most elderly people want to live independently, without checking themselves into assisted living for as long as they can. However, this is not always possible for everyone. (More)

Hospice Care - What Resources and Services Does it Provide?
Most of us have probably heard of hospice care or hospice services, but may not know much about it or how it might be of assistance. If you are a caregiver, especially one that is caring for a loved one who is terminally ill, then hospice can be extremely helpful. Although some services may vary from organization to organization, this article will give you a brief introduction to hospice care and describe some of the services and resources that it provides. (More)

Keep Seniors Safe At Home With These Fall Prevention Tips
When it comes to health issues among seniors, slips and falls rank among the top causes of death that’s is why they should take it upon themselves to learn fall prevention tips, which when properly… (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (8/5/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Andy Griffith Medicare Ad Prompts Showdown With GOP
Veteran television star Andy Griffith appeared in a new commercial for Medicare that promotes health law changes the administration says should help seniors, such as free wellness visits and lower drug costs, U.S. News & World Report writes. “The commercial, launched on the 45th anniversary of Medicare last week, is part of a public education campaign about changes to Medicare benefits… (More)

Culture Wires The Brain: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective
Where you grow up can have a big impact on the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and even how your brain works. In a report in a special section on Culture and Psychology in the July Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, psychological scientists Denise C… (More)

Link Between Gum Inflammation And Alzheimer’s Disease Supported By New Evidence From NYUCD
NYU dental researchers have found the first long-term evidence that periodontal (gum) disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer’s disease in healthy individuals as well as in those who already are cognitively impaired. The NYU study offers fresh evidence that gum inflammation may contribute to brain inflammation, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease… (More)

Revascularization In Elderly Seniors May Help Survival Rates After Heart Attack
Revascularization procedures in very elderly patients after heart attacks may be responsible for improved survival rates after one year, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The use of invasive procedures such as revascularization in the ageing population is increasing, although there is little data on the impact of these trends… (More)

Expectation May Affect Placebo Response in Parkinson’s Patients (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — The expectation of receiving an active drug increases the likelihood of a strong brain chemical response when Parkinson’s disease patients are given a placebo, finds a Canadian study. (More)

Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Gender-specific regulation of cholesterol levels may help prevent depression in the elderly, suggests a new study. (More)

Senior Care Articles

New Alzheimers Screening Test 93% Effective
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive disease whose numbered victims is growing worldwide. Early intervention is critical to treatment for the disease and for the care of the patient. A promising new test developed by researchers in Cambridge, England proved 93% effective in accurately identifying the disease in a recent study - a 41% improvement over the traditionally used test. (More)

Caring For Elderly Parents? Jitterbug Cell Phones & Medical Alert Devices For Senior Citizens Help!
Are you one of the many members of the never-aging Baby Boomers Generation caring for elderly parents who don’t live nearby? Or perhaps they are close, but work keeps you too busy to get over to check on them daily? Would you like something made just for them to help them in the event of a fall or sudden illness? (More)

Review of Stannah 320 Outdoor Stairlift - Benefits and Drawbacks of a Unique Stairlift
When you find yourself trapped inside your own home because you have lost your ability to walk downstairs to get out of the house in a safe and risk-free manner, then looking for a suitable stair lift makes a lot of sense. In this report the positive aspects and the negative aspects of one of the original outdoor stairlifts, Stannah 320, are outlined. (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (7/29/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

States Continue Push For Extension Of Extra Medicaid Funds
News outlets report on state budget gaps and lobbying for extra Medicaid funds from the federal government. Bloomberg: “U.S. state governments project revenue will climb in the current fiscal year after they raised taxes and cut spending to close budget gaps of $84 billion, a report from the National Conference of State Legislatures found… (More)

Anti-Fraud Efforts Backed By AARP; Seniors Cautioned About Rebate Cons
AARP on Tuesday “threw its influence” behind a number of plans to reduce Medicare fraud, including the bipartisan Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act, which would increase penalties on nabbed fraudsters and supply more claims data to enforcers, The Hill reports… (More)

Mouse Model Shows Aging And Longevity Tied To Specific Brain Region
Researchers watched two groups of mice, both nearing the end of a two-day fast. One group was quietly huddled together, but the other group was active and alert. The difference? The second set of mice had been engineered so their brains produced more SIRT1, a protein known to play a role in aging and longevity… (More)

FDA approves larger dose of Pfizer’s Aricept (AP)
AP - Drugmakers Eisai Inc. and Pfizer Inc. said on Saturday that government regulators have given them permission to make a larger dose of its Alzheimer’s disease drug Aricept for patients who have already been taking the smaller dose. (More)

‘Get Moving’ Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — A birthday card on the market for older adults, meant to be humorous, shows a vulture on a tree branch, with the admonition to “Keep moving.” (More)

Senior Care Articles

Dementia Normal
People aren’t so wild and crazy as you hear with dementia. Most people with dementia are as normal as you can be with severe memory loss and cognitive problems, which is not so very normal. But those wild antics you hear about are more likely to be a different condition altogether. So here’s my normal list. (More)

Seven Ways to Avoid Mental Decline
The idea of losing our ability to think, react and understand what is going on around us is unpleasant. However, there may be things you can do to prevent or put off this problem. (More)

Medical Alarm Is Essential For Good health And Long Life
Having to take medications correctly is something a large number of retirees living alone struggle with. Not taking medicines as directed is a kind of problem and is the cause of nearly ten percent of… (More)

Will A Home Medical Alert System Help An Elderly?
Are you getting to be worried about living on your own? Do you ask yourself if a home medical alert system might help you be safer? Most of us want to live independently in our own homes prov… (More)

As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors’ Risk of Hyperthermia in Dallas TX
Experts offer tips for avoiding dangerous heat-related health conditions SUNDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Extreme summer heat can place older people at increased risk for developing the d… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (7/21/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Company Creates Cottages For Aging, Disabled Relatives; Report Examines Rising Costs For Elderly Health Care
The Washington Post: “On Monday, N2Care, a company formed by a Methodist minister in Salem, Va., showed off its first MedCottage, a 12-by-24-foot prototype filled with biometric technology that would allow a family and health-care providers to monitor the condition of an aging or disabled relative. … (More)

‘Get Moving’ Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — A birthday card on the market for older adults, meant to be humorous, shows a vulture on a tree branch, with the admonition to “Keep moving.” (More)

Medicare drug benefit boosts use of heart failure meds (Reuters)
Reuters - The Medicare drug benefit may be helping more older Americans with heart failure get the medications recommended for controlling the disease, a new study finds. (More)

Sniffing insulin may help memory lost to Alzheimer’s (Reuters)
Reuters - Squirting insulin up the noses of patients with early forms of Alzheimer’s disease showed signs of improving their memory, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Dementia Goes Home Again
Dementia makes a lot of sense, the more you try to understand it. Your everyday normal logic won’t work. If you try to understand how dementia works, then you’ll begin to see what’s going on. (More)

Can We Fix Dementia Sundowning?
Can we fix dementia sundowning without resorting to drugs? Of course we can. It takes a multi-faceted plan, but those plans work. I’ve seen and I’ve done it. Let me share what worked. (More)

Can You Use A Safe Children’s Step Stool for Seniors?
Step stools that are designed for kids to use come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. But they are really are designed with a child in mind. The step stool is usually small, so a child can move it. The… (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (7/15/2010). 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 May Increase Seizure Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) — People with Alzheimer’s disease appear to be at increased risk for seizures, researchers have found. (More)

Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Outlook May Vary by Race, Ethnicity (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) — Racial and ethnic differences can give rise to differences in the way those caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease react emotionally, new research suggests. (More)

Early diagnosis can cut Alzheimer’s costs: study (Reuters)
Reuters - Identifying dementia early can cut the cost of care by nearly 30 percent, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, a finding that may reduce the heavy financial burden of the disease on the health care system. (More)

Older Patients Are Less Likely To Receive Home Treatment As New Study Reveals Significant Quality Of Life Benefits, UK
Older patients who need kidney dialysis are less likely to receive home treatment that could substantially improve their quality of life compared with hospital dialysis, according to the findings of a UK study1… (More)

Being Obese, Weight Gain During And After Middle Age Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes Among Older Adults
For individuals 65 years of age and older, obesity, excess body fat around the waist and gaining weight after the age of 50 are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, according to a study in the June 23/30 issue of JAMA. “Incidence of diabetes in the United States has doubled in the past 15 years, and is highest among adults 65 to 79 years of age. Approximately 70 percent of U.S… (More)

Senior Care Articles

Eldercare Tips - 17 Questions to Answer Before Your Parents Will Accept Help Shopping For Groceries
For eldercare services to be tolerable to the elders, you need to explain to the in-home helpers exactly what your parents want help with. It’s not enough to say “hire someone to clean the house.” Does this mean the person cooks meals? (More)

Do You Have Aging Parents? 3 Tips to Help to You Decide What is Best For Them
So you have aging parents? You are so lucky! Why? It means they are still alive! But caring for aging parents can be difficult. (More)

Afraid to Be Old
I live in Arizona, one of the target states for old people running away from home. And I work with elders, so I’ve know a number of these runaways. “Don’t want to be a burden,” they say. I say, they’re afraid to be old. (More)

How to Select a Home Health Care Nurse for Aged?
When caring for an older becomes to be too much for themselves or you as a caregiver, it is time to believe the aid of a home health care nurse. This can be a daunting task and costly. So it is impera… (More)

Best Tips about Thanksgiving Games That Will Bring the Whole Family Together
Thanksgiving is a time when families get together, give thanks and create memories. Here is some great Thanksgiving games your family can play that are perfect for all generations. These Thanksgiving … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (7/6/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

New Alzheimer’s Clues Identified (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) — High concentrations of a blood plasma protein called clusterin may influence the development, severity and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, English researchers report. (More)

Eye Imaging Could Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - The same plaques that build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease also accumulate in the retinas of their eyes, new research suggests. (More)

USPSTF To Update Osteoporosis Guidelines With Recos For Screening Men And Women At Low Risk For Fracture
In 2002, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended bone density screening for women 65 years or older and women aged 60 to 64 at increased risk for osteoporotic fractures. At the time, the Task Force made no recommendations for or against screening men or women in other patient populations… (More)

Spanish Health Survey Finds Women Live Longer But In Worse Condition
Although women have a longer life expectancy, they experience a much greater prevalence of disability in old age than men do. This is the main conclusion of the study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Women’s Health. “We focused on a socioeconomic position factor such as educational level and health factors such as limitations to daily activity… (More)

Brain Stem Cells Need Their Rest, Too
Stem cells in the brain remain dormant until called upon to divide and make more neurons. However, little has been known about the molecular guards that keep them quiet… (More)

Senior Care Articles

Is Buying a Used Lift Chair a Good Idea?
Thinking of buying a used lift chair instead of a new one. Read this article before making your final decision so that you’ll know what to look out for. (More)

Finding the right one to be with a long time
It was 54 years July 4th 2010 that we had our 54 years of a happy marriage, we spent a quiet anniversary day, went to church which we always do on Sunday went home and had a quiet lunch it was a ha… (More)

Kinds of Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are designed for patients who cannot walk. Wheelchair are basically chairs that have wheels. Learn more about the different kinds in this article. (More)

Common Caregiving Misconceptions in Dallas TX
Dispelling Caregiving Myths Caregiving is an emotional subject which is likely the reason so many myths surround it. This article focuses on dispelling some of these caregiving myths. It’s a must-re… (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (6/29/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Minister Brady Launches Open Week ‘Keeping Active And Enjoying Life’ Organised By The National Rehabilitation Hospital, Ireland
Aine Brady, T.D., Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, yesterday officially launched an Open Week entitled ‘Keeping Active and Enjoying Life’ organised by the National Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Ability Matters in Waterford… (More)

People Are Spending More Of Their Final Days In Hospitals; Milwaukee Hospital Reports Success With Treatment Guidelines
The Associated Press: “Americans increasingly are treated to death, spending more time in hospitals in their final days, trying last-ditch treatments that often buy only weeks of time, and racking up bills that have made medical care a leading cause of bankruptcies… (More)

Older Adults Watch More TV Than Younger People, Enjoy It Less
We usually scold our children and teenagers for watching too much TV. It turns out that their grandmas and grandpas spend even more of their time watching TV, and it is not good for them either, according to researchers at the Stein Institute for Research on Aging and Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine… (More)

Fung Wins GSA’s 2010 Baltes Foundation Award
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging - has chosen Helene Fung, PhD, of the Chinese University of Hong Kong as the 2010 recipient of the Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Foundation Award in Behavioral and Social Gerontology… (More)

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome in Studies (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) — A pair of new studies has uncovered evidence that low levels of vitamin D could lead to poor blood sugar control among diabetics and increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among seniors. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Be Compassionate - Why Your Elderly Loved One May Be Grouchy
It can be difficult to be around people who are short with us on a regular basis or who are just plain grumpy in general. However, when it comes to your elderly loved ones, there may be several reasons why they are less than pleasant and if you could look at things from their point of view, it may help you to understand why they may be grouchy. (More)

Easy Exercises For the Elderly
If you worry that your elderly loved one is not getting enough exercise, but she finds it difficult to get out of doors and walk, you may be interested to know how much success the Wii Fit has brought to the elderly when it comes to exercise. Although the Wii, by Nintendo, is a video game player that has traditionally been used for entertainment purposes, it has now found a niche among the elderly. The Wii Fit is an add-on balance board and disc that you purchase separately for the Wii. (More)

Tips For Caring For an Elder or Aging Parent Long Distance
Caregivers who have elders or aging parents that they care for who live quite a distance away face a number of difficult situations. There are a host of issues to consider for someone in this position. They must balance the needs of their elders or aging parents with the needs of their immediate family, job & financial security. There are situations where they must decide when to travel to visit their long distance elders or aging parents, which adds more burdens financially. These challenges can be very overwhelming leading to situations of caregiver stress and feelings of guilt. (More)

Seniors Maintain Their Independence in North Orange County, California With Home Care
No one enjoys being dependent upon other people. People simply do not embrace the idea of needing other people to help them. Freedom and independence are among the qualities that most seniors value … (More)

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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (6/22/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Age, Race May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Screening Results (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) — Despite its endorsement last year by the American Diabetes Association as an effective way to diagnose type 2 diabetes, new research out of Singapore suggests that the hemoglobin A1c blood test may not accurately identify the disease among elderly Asians. (More)

The Elderly Left Without Carers Are A Serious Casualty Of The African AIDS Epidemic
The rise in AIDS death rates in sub-Saharan Africa has led to a burgeoning new category of neglected individuals - nearly a million orphaned elderly, or older adults living alone without the benefit of any caregivers, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have found… (More)

Sun-Sensitizing Medications, Sun Exposure Associated With Common Type Of Cataract
The use of medications that increase sensitivity to the sun, combined with exposure to sunlight, appears to be associated with the risk of age-related cataract, according to a report posted online that will appear in the August print issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals… (More)

10 Top Tips For Aging Well With The AGS Foundation For Health In Aging New Health Guide
Aging well doesn’t mean simply living longer-it means staying healthy and active so that you can continue doing what you love for as long as possible. Now, a growing body of research suggests that the key to healthy aging is in our hands, and tells us that it’s never too late to make the vital lifestyle changes that will help ensure a longer, more vibrant life… (More)

Doubts cast on “male menopause” criteria (Reuters)
Reuters - For many middle-aged and elderly men, low libido, depressed mood and a lack of energy may just be the signs of normal aging — and not low testosterone levels. (More)

Senior Care Articles

What NOT to Say at an Alzheimer’s Funeral
You would be astonished what people think it’s okay to say to bereaved family member at the funeral of their mother who died of Alzheimer’s. Or maybe you wouldn’t. Maybe you’d say these things too. So check it out and save yourself from appalling insensitivity. (More)

NOT Alzheimer’s Dementia
As someone who has been reading about Alzheimer’s for my whole working hands-on caregiver life — about 20 years now — I’m shocked at the inaccuracy of the term Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a dementia, but there are also other dementias and they are NOT Alzheimer’s disease. (More)

Dementia Caregivers Feeling Guilty
Most people still think of having to take care of their own family members when they have Alzheimer’s dementia. They feel guilty if they arrange for them to enter longterm care. They feel guilty for not being a good caregiver at home. What can we do about all this guilt? Let’s see now. (More)

Cell Phones for Seniors - Tips on Buying a Wireless Phone for Grandma
As we get older, the features we desire in a mobile phone may change. Many cell phone companies are finding ways to make these phones more “senior-friendly”. New ringtones may have been all … (More)

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