Currently, there are approximately 5 million seniors in the United States who have some form of dementia, and those numbers are expected to triple by 2050. In the June 2016 publication of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, research suggests that seniors...
Inadequate dental care for seniors is one of the most overlooked problems in the elderly community, yet it’s one of the leading causes of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. The elderly neglect their oral care because oftentimes, they are...
We all experience memory lapses every now and then, whether it be forgetting to take out the trash or forgetting your keys. While there is no guarantee of preventing memory loss, here are a few helpful tips to sharpen your mind. One important aspect to consider is...
For a brain disease like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, some may think only mental exercises can help lower the risks of such a devastating disease. However, there is research that suggests people who are regularly engaged socially are also more prone to...
A very small study examining 48 adults with mild cognitive impairment presented seniors with the Silver Lining Questionnaire (SLQ). The research subjects for the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging were asked what they believed about their...
As we get older, so do our bodies and our mentality. Each year, more than fifty percent of people develop dementia, often referred to as senility. Dementia is a disease that takes a toll on memory loss and the ability to think. It can last for years or be permanent....
