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August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. While not the kind of day you would likely celebrate, it’s a good reminder of the role that drug overdoses and drug abuse have in our lives. The day provides a time […]
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Last month, we shared an article about warning signs that indicate that an older adult may need to stop driving due to brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. This month, our article continues with a focus on what […]
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We have all heard of or received vaccines for various health issues, including shingles, pneumonia, hepatitis, and COVID-19. We may be able to add a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease to that list in the future. According to Being […]
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Looking to find out which foods can lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? While scientists are still studying how exactly what you eat may or may not protect against Alzheimer’s, we know that certain foods do […]
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Ahhh, the beauty of spring. In Southwest Florida, that means we enjoy the blooms of flowers, the sounds of birds, and more greenery on the trees. Temperatures may get warm, but they’re not the humid mess we get […]
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That smartphone in your pocket, purse, or by your side right can do a lot of great things, but here’s something you may not know that it can do: It has the ability to improve memory for those […]
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With a greater awareness nowadays of mental health, it’s interesting to know that the symptoms of dementia can mirror the signs of mental health changes. Because of this, it may be hard sometimes to know if your senior […]
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The recent news of actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia has sparked curiosity around the world to know more about this lesser known type of dementia. Here are a few facts as well as symptoms and treatment […]
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Looking for love online is more popular than ever for singles of any age. However, that comes some emotional and financial costs for some vulnerable older adults.
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ral, head and neck cancers only make up 4% of all cancer cases. However, they have an 80% survival rate if they are caught early, according to the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance.
