Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that commonly afflicts the elderly by causing mental impairments. As the disease progresses, it destroys more brain cells, causing severe problems with memory and thinking that are detrimental to the patient’s work and social life. Because of this, Alzheimer’s is a common cause of dementia,…
Caregiving Tips for the Stages of Alzheimer’s
How to Find the Right CareGiver for Your Loved One
CareGivers America’s “Profiles in Courage,” Series #1: Jody Johnson-Turner
Jody Johnson-Turner, CGA Manager — SEPA Development & Patient Relations To know Jody is to love Jody, to work with Jody is to both love and respect Jody. Jody Johnson-Turner is CGA’s Southeastern PA’s Manager of Development and Patient Relations, a leadership role that came natural to a home health…
The Elderly and the Zika Virus
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…
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.…
Caregivers in the Garden
From Approved Senior Network, written by Brenda Funk It’s summer and that means gardening season is underway. For those who want to garden and grow their plant seedlings, they would have had to get their garden planted by now. For those who are planning to go to a nursery to…
PA Governor’s Budget for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
From The Arc, Scranton PA On February 9, Governor Wolf proposed a $33.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2016-2017. This is a 10.89% increase compared to the $30.03 final 2015-2016 budget. The General Assembly is currently creating their own budget proposal for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. After it is formally…
10 Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Well-Being
From Everyday Health, By Diana Rodriguez , Reviewed by Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPH A challenged brain is a happy brain. So when the kids are grown and you’ve retired from your job, you could find yourself struggling a bit to stay busy and engaged, and you might feel depressed. You wouldn’t be alone. The National Alliance…
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