Age can bring changes that affect eyesight and it’s more than just minor day-to-day inconveniences. Here’s a look at some common eye problems and when you or your loved one should seek help. This article, from the National Institute on Aging, part of NIH, covers the following information: How Can You Protect Your Eyesight? Common Eye Problems Tips for Healthy…
A range of renovations and adjustments – from easy to more complex – can be made to our apartments or houses to help aging parents stay in their homes for as long as possible. Here are some suggestions from an article in the New York Times. Easy Add grab bars. There are many stylish models for the bathroom that look…
Talking to aging parents about changes is tough according to dailycaring.com. You might have noticed that your parents are starting to need more help. Maybe the house is uncharacteristically dirty, they’re not eating properly, or medication doses are being missed. Talking with parents about aging and lifestyle changes can be tricky, but for everyone’s sake, it’s better to have these…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. If you’re a glaucoma patient, this article, brought to you by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, tells why it’s important for you and your doctor to monitor your intraocular pressure (IOP). Understanding how your individual pressure changes over time can help you feel confident that your treatment is working effectively. Why Monitoring IOP is Important IOP…
There’s an erroneous belief that cognitive decline in our later years is inevitable. But these days, neurologists assure us that this is not the case. They note that even when brain imaging reveals changes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease, some seniors show no outward signs of memory or thinking problems. These seniors have built a robust “cognitive reserve”—extra brain…
Holiday visits are an ideal time to gauge your elderly loved one’s physical and mental capacity, as well as their environment. In this article by the Huffington Post, we learn what to look for. Elder care is a growing issue in society. Caregiving at a distance can be difficult, stressful and time-consuming. And often the only time caregivers see the…
What clues should you look for over the holidays? If you are planning to visit your aging parents over the holidays, here are 10 clues that may signal they need help. Maybe you’re planning a visit to see one or both of your aging parents after a period of not seeing them. Like a lot of adult children of elderly…
According the American Diabetes Association, one in four Americans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Here’s an article on their website that provides a comprehensive look at seniors and diagnosing diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, as we get older, our chances of getting Type 2 diabetes increases. They claim that one in four Americans over the age…
Can social conditions, including the stress of poverty, increase the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? A new study discussed in this Washington Post article suggests it can. A new group of studies into racial disparities among people with Alzheimer’s disease suggests that social conditions, including the stress of poverty and racism, substantially raise the risks of dementia for African Americans. In…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Can we stop it before it starts? Here’s a look at the new offense in the Alzheimer’s fight from Newsweek. The announcement came the day before Thanksgiving, but there was nothing in it to be thankful for: An experimental Alzheimer’s drug many thought would slow the disease’s steady cognitive decline had failed to…
