Can Traveling Help Seniors’ Mental Health?
July 29, 2022
Many people like to travel for rest, relaxation and inspiration — but there may be significant cognitive benefits as well.
Can My Pet Help Me in Old Age?
July 12, 2022
We all know that Fido and Fifi can be a balm for your heart. As it turns out, a pet also may help protect your brain.
Elderly Woman Thanks Firefighters for Ride to Visit Husband at Nursing Home
June 13, 2022
An 87-year-old woman stranded for hours by a taxi company was given a free ride home in a fire engine, thanks to San Diego firefighters who noticed she was in distress.
Can a Teddy Bear Help Elderly with Dementia to Communicate?
March 9, 2022
Patients with dementia and memory issues could soon have a new way to connect. Cue Teddy is a teddy bear that not only talks but listens.
Can Fluffy Come to the Nursing Home with Me?
December 22, 2021
The presence of a pet can be reassuring, can provide comfort and can even deliver some important health benefits.
Does Lack of Clutter Help with Dementia?
December 21, 2021
A clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia carry out daily tasks – according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
How Do I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
November 1, 2021
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
Is a Cup of Joe Help Healthy for Seniors?
October 25, 2021
Evidence is pouring in that drinking a cup of joe — or three — can help with everything from managing blood sugar to getting more from a workout.
Can Exercise Prevent Dementia?
October 22, 2021
Alzheimer’s disease is among the fastest-growing and most deadly diseases. What’s worse, there are currently no effective treatments or therapies to stop or reverse it and it’s commonly thought that cognitive function inevitably declines as we grow older.
Will Congress Provide more Dollars for Elder Care?
September 20, 2021
As the baby boom generation gets older, families are trying to figure out how to keep their parents out of nursing homes — which became even less attractive when Covid-19 ravaged assisted living facilities — while dealing with their growing and expensive needs. They’re also about to become the center of a political fight in Washington.