From The Huffington Post and Care.com By now, just about everyone has heard of the Zika virus. The mosquito-borne illness found mostly in Central and Latin American countries has been shown to cause serious birth defects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that the Zika virus is…
The Elderly and the Zika Virus
4 Signs Your Mom is at Risk for Rehospitalization
From Approved Senior Network It’s not always easy to determine if your mother is at risk for hospital readmission, especially if you’re not there all the time with her. She may be in her 70s or 80s, perhaps even older than that, but for whatever reason she had been hospitalized,…
Farmers Market Vouchers Available in PA
From Lancaster Farming HARRISBURG, Pa. — To remind residents of the importance of consuming nutritious produce, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne signed a joint designation this week in recognition of June as the official start of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Pennsylvania. While visiting the…
10 Ways to Love Your Brain
From the Alzheimer’s Association Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. When possible, combine these habits to achieve maximum benefit for the brain and body. Start now. It’s never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits. Break a sweat.…
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
From Alzheimer’s Care Daily Caring with someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease presents its own unique challenges. This memory-losing illness is caused when many nerve cells in the brain die, making it nearly impossible to remember old memories, appointments, errands, or even the ability to think clearly. Here are the…
What are the signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
From: Finding Your Way, written by Dr. Linda Rhodes Question: What are the signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Answer: Dementia is an umbrella term (literally meaning without mind) for the progressive loss of thinking, judgement, and ability to focus and learn. More than half of dementia cases are caused by…
10 Ways to Maintain Your Brain
From the Alzheimer’s Association Head first Good health starts with your brain so don’t take it for granted. It’s one of the most important body organs and needs care and maintenance. Take Brain Health to Heart Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s.…
Why A Bubble Bath May Not Be The Best Alzheimer's Care Idea
From Alzheimer’s Care Daily Relaxing in the tub surrounded by luxurious hot water and bubbles is, for many people, a great way to unwind after a long day at work. For the Alzheimer’s care provider, they may be looking for different things to do with the patient or ways to…
5 Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Source from Everyday Health Eat Smart Sticking to a healthy, low-fat diet has been linked to Alzheimer’s prevention. One Harvard study of 13,000 women, age 70 and older, found that those who ate the most vegetables — especially green leafy ones (like spinach and romaine lettuce) and cruciferous ones (like broccoli and…
Federal Action Update: Fight to End Alzheimer's
From the Alzheimer’s Association We’ve worked all year for this moment. This week, Congress has the opportunity to take a major step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, but they need to hear from you. Congress is voting on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Omnibus Appropriations Bill which includes…
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