How to effectively talk to someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
Communication is hard for people with Alzheimer’s disease because they have trouble remembering things. They m...
17
May
Posts by Patrice
03
May
DASH Eating for Heart Health
Looking for a heart-healthy way to eat a balanced, flexible diet that requires no special foods? The DASH eati...
19
Apr
Stroke Types and Risk Factors
A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Then brain cells cannot get the oxyg...
05
Apr
Strength training for Seniors
According to the United States Census Bureau, by the year 2030, the number of individuals in the United States...
22
Mar
Dementia is not a normal part of aging
Dementia is a loss of mental function that is severe enough to affect your daily life and activities, these ca...
08
Mar
Recognizing signs of Afib
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure are increasing in prevalence worldwide and often associated with...
22
Feb
Dangers of UTI in the elderly
Younger people may perceive urinary tract infections (UTIs) as a nuisance, but for the elderly, it can be a se...
08
Feb
Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Good nutrition is important for all ages. It provides energy and can helps control weight. It may also help prevent some diseases, ...
25
Jan
Health Risks for Night Owls
A recent study finds that night owls are more at risk for health problems such as:
diabetes,
sarcopenia (a...
11
Jan
Music for the Body and Soul
Recent studies find that learning a musical instrument can be one of the best workouts for our mind and cognit...