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Helping Seniors Recover After a Fall
While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling when it comes to seniors, who happen to be at a heightened risk for serious injuries which could result in a long rehabilitation process. Not only that, but there is a … Continue reading
Posted in Care Tips, Fall Prevention, Senior CareThe Latest Information on Parkinson’s Disease Could Include a Long-Awaited Cure
Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who believed they were analyzing connective tissue cell protein got quite a surprise when they alternatively stumbled upon a treatment to eradicate the outward symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice. Not only that, but the therapy could potentially be beneficial in a number of conditions that … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Research, Parkinson's DiseaseHow to Manage False Accusations Stemming From Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
It can come seemingly out of the blue: you set your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich in front of her – light on the mayo, no onions – something that typically brings her happiness. But this time, she shoves the plate away and refuses to take a bite, insisting that you have poisoned the food. … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer’s, Care Tips, DementiaSenior Safety Tip: How to Know When to Venture Out During the Pandemic
After months of quarantining, social distancing and isolating from friends and family, stay-at-home orders are relaxed. But for seniors in particular, is it safe to consider heading out? Regrettably, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and a number of criteria should be taken into consideration to come to the best decision that balances senior safety with the … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Senior Safety