Understanding the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Advanced Dementia
The journey through Alzheimer’s disease is both complex and challenging for patients and their loved ones. Awareness and understanding are crucial as the disease transitions from its earliest stages to its more debilitating phases. Recognizing the signs and symptoms at…
Many Cases of ‘Dementia’ May Be Liver Cirrhosis
Adobe Stock A new study of aging U.S. veterans finds that one in every 10 who have been diagnosed with dementia might actually have brain impairments caused by liver cirrhosis. It’s a condition called hepatic encephalopathy, and it’s often treatable,…
Beware of These Nursing Home Red Flags
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax We’ve all heard horror stories about what can happen in nursing homes, from substandard care to outright abuse of the elderly. That’s why it is so important to do your homework when looking for the…
About 4% of Americans Age 65+ Have Dementia Diagnosis
From Newsmax Some 4% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older say they have been diagnosed with dementia, a rate that reached 13% for those at least 85 years old, according to a report of a national survey released on…
Heart Expert Advice on Keeping Safe in Summer Heat
Adobe Stock As Americans brace themselves for another summer of brutal heat and humidity, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that heart patients need to take extra precautions to protect themselves. According to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and…
A Cheap, Generic Drug May Slow Aging
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Longevity scientists are investigating a generic drug that may slow the aging process. Biologist Matt Kaeberlein used rapamycin himself to treat a frozen shoulder that did not respond to physical therapy. Within 10 weeks, the…
Cayman: ‘Wheels for Meals’ Raises 36k for Seniors
(Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Thursday 27 June, 2024) Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands (MOW) is proud to announce the success of the 2nd annual Wheels for Meals Spinning and Fitness Challenge fundraiser which took place on Saturday (22 June…
US: Rep. Crenshaw to Newsmax: Parachute Jump in Normandy Honors WWII Vets
screenshot Newsmax TV By Michael Katz From Newsmax Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, honored the bravery and sacrifice of World War II veterans who took part in the D-Day invasion when he and eight other House lawmakers parachuted into Normandy, France, on…
Lifestyle Changes Slow Alzheimer’s in Those at Risk
Adobe Stock New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. About 71% of patients who ate healthy, exercised regularly and engaged in stress management…
Cases of STIs More Than Doubled in Older Adults
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise among adults 55 and older. The rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis for this age group more…
