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Dementia and the Flu

by Aimee Amodio

03 Nov 2009 02:59 PM

Seems like an odd combination, no? Dementia and the flu. Researchers from the Tufts University School of Medicine found that there may indeed be a connection between dementia and the flu... and it's not a good one. Seniors with dementia seem to be diagnosed with the flu less often.

Age and Muscle Loss (and How You Can Prevent It)

by Aimee Amodio

20 Sep 2009 11:25 AM

Isn't getting older fun? Among other delights to look forward to is age-related muscle loss. As we age, our muscles shrink -- especially after the age of sixty-five. Previous research has noted that the bodies of older people build muscle less efficiently than the bodies of younger people.

Sixteen Helpful Home Modifications for Seniors

by Aimee Amodio

13 Sep 2009 09:09 AM

Home modifications are one way to help a senior stay in his or her home safely -- rather than have to relocate with family or to an assisted living facility. Modifications can help a person adapt to changes in ability and health, prevent falls, and more.

Age and Wisdom

by Aimee Amodio

20 Jan 2009 06:18 PM

There's tons of research out there about how the ability to learn and remember declines as we age. Researchers are now starting to look at what our brains gain as we age: wisdom.

Relieving Depression in Seniors

by Aimee Amodio

11 Oct 2008 03:37 PM

If an older person in your care is diagnosed with depression, you may find it difficult to treat. Many seniors are resistant to the idea of being labeled as "mentally ill" and may refuse to participate in treatment.

Warning Signs for Depression in Seniors

by Aimee Amodio

10 Oct 2008 03:32 PM

The signs of depression in senior citizens can be subtle -- especially if the person does not want to acknowledge that they have a problem. For today's older adults, an admission of a mental problem like depression often meant a trip to an institution for care.

Depression in Seniors

by Aimee Amodio

09 Oct 2008 03:32 PM

Would your parent or grandparent tell you if they were depressed? According to statistics from the American Psychological Association's Society of Clinical Geropsychology, most of today's generation of seniors wouldn't.

Falls and Brain Injury

by Aimee Amodio

03 Jul 2008 04:34 PM

Breaking a hip isn't the only thing to fear when an older adult has an unintentional fall. Brain injury can cause long-term problems, affect how a person functions, and even impact emotional well-being! Some unpleasant statistics from a U.S.

Safe and Healthy Travel with a Senior

by Aimee Amodio

17 Apr 2008 11:43 AM

Senior citizens often tend to have more health problems than the average adult. Here are some things you can do to make sure your travel with an older adult is safe and healthy! Schedule a visit to the doctor about a week before the trip.

Prevent Falls with Yoga

by Aimee Amodio

12 Apr 2008 05:28 PM

Research from Temple University's Gait Study Center suggests that practicing a specific type of yoga can help prevent falls in women over the age of sixty-five.



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