Enjoy a glass of refreshing, cool wine in the summer? You’re not alone. A good portion of older adults indulge in alcoholic drinks (64 percent of 50- to 64- year-olds say they drink, and 54 percent of those 65 and older, according to a 2022 Gallup poll). But what do you pair with your pinot grigio? And is […]
Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Vascular dementia refers to changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain. Cognition and brain function can be significantly affected by the size, location, and number of vascular changes.Share this infographic and help spread the word about understanding different types of dementia. Symptoms of vascular dementia can […]
8 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease
1. What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. Other types of dementia include frontotemporal disorders, Lewy body […]
7 Ways to Preserve Hearing When You Already Have Hearing Loss
If you already are one of the millions who use hearing aids, you know their value: You can hear your family members more clearly or enjoy dinner conversation with friends without saying “What?” all the time. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders,30 percent of adults ages 65 to 74 and approximately 50 […]
7 Medicines That Don’t Mix With Driving
You may be driving under the influence and not even realize it. We aren’t talking about alcohol or illegal drugs; we’re talking about common medicationstaken for everything from the common cold and seasonal allergies to anxiety to temporary aches and chronic pain. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some over-the-counter and prescription meds […]
How to Set Boundaries as a Family Caregiver
Everyone needs boundaries in work and life, but in the world of family caregiving, the ability to make and understand your own line in the sand can be the difference between thriving or just surviving. Twenty years ago, when I was caring for my husband as he recovered from a traumatic brain injury, I was a frenzied, […]
