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.
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.
Does Air Pollution Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
August 17, 2021
Air pollution has been known to have negative effects on health. There is new data showing that a decrease in pollution could benefit those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
What Does Cleveland Clinic Say about the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
August 9, 2021
Cleveland Clinic recently published an article about a patient who received Aduhelm at the hospital, which served as a clinical trial site.
Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
August 6, 2021
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
What’s the Criticism of the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
July 13, 2021
The controversy surrounding the Biogen drug, including its potential cost, comes against a landscape of massive, unmet need for dementia treatment and a disease that costs the U.S. as much as $259 billion annually. More than six million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, according to estimates from the Alzheimer’s Association, and by 2050 that number could reach over 12 million people at a cost of $1 trillion annually.
What Is Elder Law?
June 25, 2021
Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.
Does Sleeping Too Little Increase Risk of Dementia?
May 13, 2021
Could getting too little sleep increase your chances of developing dementia?
Can a Person with Alzheimer’s Sign Legal Documents?
May 3, 2021
Due to the debilitating nature of Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia on your loved one’s ability to make sound financial decisions, the sooner you can get financial matters in order the better.
Does Bacon Cause Dementia?
April 20, 2021
The equivalent of a rasher of bacon per day may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.