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Mental Health & Medicare Are You Covered?

Mental Health & Medicare Are You Covered?

The mental health crisis in America has been at the forefront of conversation lately. Between school shootings & famous suicides, it can leave you feeling as if things will never get better. The one thing that isn’t often talked about is the mental health of seniors. There are many reasons that some seniors need to…
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Here’s How You Can Talk To Your Loved Ones About Dementia

Here’s How You Can Talk To Your Loved Ones About Dementia

It is not an uncommon situation where one has met with the concern that a loved one is experiencing memory loss. We all have had experiences where we have walked into a room or started a conversation and completely blanked out and forgot what we were about to do. Such sorts of memory lapses are…
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When Alzheimer’s Isn’t The Worst Diagnosis You’ve Ever Had

When Alzheimer’s Isn’t The Worst Diagnosis You’ve Ever Had

When mom was diagnosed in 2011 with Alzheimer’s Disease I thought then that was the worst thing that could ever happen. I grieved for all that I was losing, I grieved for all of the things that momma would forget and that list grew longer and longer each and every day. As days went by,…
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Paying for Alzheimer’s Care:  Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Options

Paying for Alzheimer’s Care: Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Options

When families hear a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, they know long-term care is inevitable. And while many families would prefer to provide that care themselves as family caregivers, they understand the needs of an Alzheimer’s disease patient are too great to be met at home. That means eventually, their loved one will have to move…
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4 Tips for Using Exercise to Better Your Posture

4 Tips for Using Exercise to Better Your Posture

Good posture is like eating your vegetables. You know it’s important and can help with your overall health and wellbeing but you may not know exactly how it helps or how to implement those habits into your everyday life. Attaining good posture is similar to creating any healthy habit — it requires focus and energy…
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5 Tips to Help Caregivers Care for Alzheimer Patients Struggling with Addiction

5 Tips to Help Caregivers Care for Alzheimer Patients Struggling with Addiction

Part of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s is understanding their background. Being able to have a simple case history of their previous years, their interests, hobbies, or even their personal struggles can help in the process of health maintenance and recovery. Many would often categorize Alzheimer’s patients in one cookie-cutter profile, but a few would…
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WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND DEMENTIA?

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND DEMENTIA?

While this article exposes the relationship between alcohol and dementia, it is important to first have a basic understanding of dementia, its causes, and symptoms as well as taking a closer look at alcohol and its relationship with dementia. Basically, dementia is a generic term that is used to describe a mental disorder that is…
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The Under-utilization of Exercise in Fall Prevention for Seniors

The Under-utilization of Exercise in Fall Prevention for Seniors

The older we get, the more dangerous the implications of a slip-and-fall accident. Falls are the number one cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury in older Americans. In fact, one in four seniors over the age of 65 suffers from a fall and its implications every year in the United States. Seniors with Alzheimer’s…
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Weight Loss and Fitness Tips for Seniors

Weight Loss and Fitness Tips for Seniors

Older adults can experience weight issues from two perspectives: lower levels of activity and slowed metabolism can cause weight gain, while medical and behavioral conditions can cause unintentional weight loss. For seniors looking to maintain a healthy ideal weight, diet and exercise are starting points. Self-care and life balance also play essential roles.Eating well is…
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Alzheimer’s and Automobiles: Staying Safe on the Roads

Alzheimer’s and Automobiles: Staying Safe on the Roads

In 2016, 3450 deaths were caused as a result of distracted driving. While anyone can lose concentration while at the wheel, those with neurological conditions are at a higher risk. When you find out a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s there are plenty of changes that have to be made, but have you thought…
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