Posts Tagged ‘quality of life’
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
 Flax Seeds: Rich in Omega-3
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, or many proven methods for fully reducing your risk, it isn’t a reason to give up hope. There are some preventative measures that are showing potential, but there needs to be more research done into the measures.
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Tags: Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, elderly, elderly appreciation, elderly care, elderly living, Health, maintaining independence, quality of life, Research, Senior Health
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
In the push to find solutions for those who are facing tougher times in the economy is a growing bid to help senior citizens find employment. There are a growing number of agencies and groups set up to help seniors do just that. (more…)
Tags: Economy, Education, elderly, elderly activities, elderly care, elderly employment, elderly independence, elderly living, Employment, financial stability, Home Care, People, quality of life, Senior citizen, Senior Health, Seniors, Unemployment
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
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Watching out for a senior friend or family member is something we can all do, and while a lot is said about what to do in the case of elder neglect not as much is said about the symptoms. While one may be worried about reporting a problem and being wrong, at times it is better to be safe and wrong, than right and have done nothing.
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Tags: Abuse, Elder, elderly, elderly activities, elderly appreciation, elderly care, elderly independence, elderly living, Health, Old age, quality of life, senior citizens
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
While it is hard to treat dementia after it gets more severe, it may be possible to ward off a portion of the effects according to scientists. While the studies are still ongoing and nothing is absolutely proven, especially with so many studies still ongoing. The ongoing research seems to suggest that leading a healthier lifestyle and getting enough vitamin E may lower chances of getting dementia later in life. Other studies are presently looking into other warning signs that someone is at a higher risk of developing dementia in later years.
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Tags: Dementia, elderly, elderly activities, elderly activity, Health, Health care, Independence, quality of life, Research, senior citizens, Senior Health
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
 Alzheimer’s and the others in the family of dementia is the seventh leading cause of death, it is a worrisome condition to be diagnosed with but studies are showing how important that being screened for them is.
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Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, elderly, elderly appreciation, elderly care, elderly living, Health, Medicine, Neurological Disorders, quality of life, Research, senior citizens, Senior Health, Spending quality time, Technology
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Planning earlier in life for your own long-term care or a loved one’s long term care can go a very long way in warding off a future financial problem. Before you or a loved one starts showing the signs of needing any care, it can be very wise to start putting money away. Too many times families are hit with the large financial burden at once when there was no planning. The financial obligations of any long-term care planning are large and often seemingly insurmountable without any prior savings, far too often care simply isn’t thought about. It is easy to think about those longer term goals as only abstracts, and when something is thought of in that way developing plan can easily fall aside in favor of more immediate needs.
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Tags: elderly activities, elderly care, elderly independence, elderly living, Family, Finance, Financial services, financial stability, Health, Insurance, Long-term care, Medicare, Medicine, quality of life, senior citizens, Senior Health
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
 The FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) has approved a miniature telescope to help those with macular degeneration to improve their eyesight. The new technology was approved on July 6, 2010 and the goal for it is to help those with a specific end-stage related macular degeneration. Essentially this exciting new technology is for those with age-related sight problems.
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Tags: Conditions and Diseases, elderly, elderly activity, elderly living, Health, Health care, health inquiries, Low vision, Medicine, quality of life, senior citizens
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
 When most people think of high risk behavior they tend to think of much more outrageous activities and things much more associated with teenagers than grandparents. Some considerably more normal activates however can increase an elderly person’s risk for becoming a victim, as many who would take advantage of the elderly look for people who are easier to take advantage of.
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Tags: elderly, elderly activities, elderly activity, elderly care, Health, Home Care, Independence, maintaining independence, quality of life, senior citizens, Senior Health
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
 The elderly health care landscape at the moment is in dire need of help. Officials are trying to work with the present system to sort out many issues that senior citizens often face when it comes to their health care needs. With the elderly the largest growing portion of the population, they are also having the most issues when it comes to the current system.
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Tags: elderly, elderly care, elderly independence, elderly living, Health, Health care, Hospital, Medicine, non medical care, Old age, quality of life, Technology
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