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Early Signs of Dementia, Elderly caucasian male trying to think

Early Signs of Dementia

Dementia is a loss of mental functions that is severe enough to affect your daily life and activities. These functions include: Memory loss, usually noticed by someone else Language skills, difficulty finding words and communicating Visual perception (the ability to make sense of what we see) Problem solving Trouble with everyday tasks The ability to focus […]




Arthritis and physical activity

Arthritis and Physical Activity

How can physical activity help joints that are already sore from arthritis?  Chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of people in the United States every year. About one in four adults with arthritis—15 million people—report experiencing severe joint pain related to arthritis.[1] Exercise is important to help improve mood, strengthen muscles, give more energy, enhance quality […]




Recognizing A-Fib

Recognizing A-Fib

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure are increasing in prevalence worldwide and often associated with poor outcomes. However, some people are not aware they have atrial fibrillation until it is detected when a doctor is listening to the heart with a stethoscope. If you have difficulty breathing, or have chest pains lasting more than a […]




UTI Issues and Senior Health

UTI Issues and Seniors

Younger people may perceive urinary tract infections (UTIs) as a nuisance, but for the elderly, it can be a serious condition with unexpected symptoms.  Seek medical attention promptly. The urinary system is the body’s drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. UTIs are […]




Walking for Heart Health

Walking for Heart Health

We often start the New Year with resolutions to improve our health and find over time that it is difficult to stick with a program.  Walking is one of the best ways to get and stay fit.  Perhaps a fitness tracker; also called an activity tracker, would help to stay motivated to get moving more […]




Hot cocoa boosts brain health. Cup of hot chocolate in a red cup.

Chocolate is Good for The Brain

We’ll drink to this: according to research, hot chocolate makes us smarter and faster thinkers. A study finds drinking cocoa is not just a popular choice, but it may also be a “smart” choice as well. A team at the University of Birmingham discovered that people given a cocoa drink containing high levels of flavanols […]




Retro Fitting the home with assistive devices.

Retro Fitting The Home

Many older adults have spent decades raising families in their homes where they’ve created so many cherished memories. While it may not be possible for a loved one to live independently forever, making a few home modifications can keep the home safe and comfortable. Home modifications for older adults reduce fall risk and help loved […]




Rejoice, Cheese Lovers!

Cheese lovers can celebrate! According to a recent, decade-long study, cheese was associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality. Yes, cheese. Cheese is a food that’s full of contradictions. Most everyone can agree that the creamy, salty, stringy stuff is one of the most delicious foods known to man. Whether it’s a creamy slice of […]




Waiting to call for help? Ambulance at the ER with heart attack patient.

Waiting to Call For Help?

A study finds that half of people who suffer with a heart attack fail to immediately call an ambulance for help. This delays the diagnosis which could potentially worsen their odds of survival. People who found another way to the hospital or delayed calling an ambulance increased their average diagnosis time from 81 minutes to […]




Poor sleep linked to blood sugar

Poor Sleep Linked to Blood Sugar

Thirty-five percent of people report getting less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep nightly.[1] People who don’t get enough sleep are prone to health problems, including type 2 diabetes. How sleep or lack of it affects diabetes is still being investigated, but it’s possible that for some people, preventing or controlling diabetes […]






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