Health Conditions

what is vascular dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What Is Vascular Dementia? Everything You Need to Know

What you need to know about vascular dementia Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s...

medications that cause falls

Medications

10 Medications That Cause Falls: Use with Caution

Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility....

dementia exercise programs

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia Exercise Programs Increase Abilities and Improve Symptoms

Dementia exercise programs improve cognitive symptoms A new dementia exercise therapy program helps seniors with dementia improve cognitive function, reduce...

medications are not covered by medicare

Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Medications Not Covered by Medicare

Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...

palliative care

Medical Conditions

Could Palliative Care Improve Your Senior’s Life?

Palliative care could improve quality of life Palliative care (PAL-ee-uh-tiv) is medical care that’s focused on relieving pain, stress, and...

signs of elder abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors with Dementia

Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to abuse Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or...

recommended vaccines for seniors

Medical Conditions

Prevent Serious Illness with Recommended Vaccines for Seniors

Vaccines protect seniors from serious illness Preventable diseases cause serious illness and even death in unvaccinated seniors. It’s estimated that...

avoid hospitals in july

Medical Conditions

Nurses Tell All: 4 Insider Tips for Better Medical Care

Hospital insider secrets could save senior lives Nurses are the best sources for learning what really happens in hospitals and...

Lewy body dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What is Lewy Body Dementia? 5 Main Symptoms

Get the facts about Lewy body dementia Lewy body dementia is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It’s the 3rd most...

relieving arthritis pain in hips

Activities for Older Adults / Medical Conditions

3 Exercises for Relieving Arthritis Pain in Hips [Video]

Arthritis pain affects half of all seniors Arthritis affects about 50% of American adults 65 years or older. And 1 in...

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