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Seniors Should Be Aware of Toxic Metals

By Mallori | Published: May 2, 2011

Seniors should be aware of toxic heavy metals that may be in their home, and possibly in their foods or medications. Heavy metals including, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and silver, may be toxic to the health if consumed in high quantities. If a senior contracts long-term exposure to these heavy metals, there is a possibility of Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and neurological degenerative processes that mimic other diseases. Also, seniors may also be allergic to certain heavy metals, which could cause sickness or death. If your senior loved one is not aware of the dangers of heavy metal toxicity, make sure they are informed.

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Autumn Leaves Assisted Living

By Mallori | Published: August 16, 2010

GeriCareFinder.com, the senior care website that offers top quality senior care resources, has partnered with Autumn Leaves Assisted Living to help those looking for home care, retirement homes, and assisted living.

“On GeriCarefinder.com we’ll be able to effectively show people what kind of care they can expect, and have direct interaction with people searching to find care for an aging parent or loved one.” Chad Anderson, President of Constant Care Management Company (Autumn Leaves)

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Alzheimer's Disease & Blood Test Diagnosis

By ron | Published: June 12, 2010

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s has been a process of elimination, but new research shows the potential for a diagnostic blood test.  Researchers have found a direct relationship between two specific antibodies and the severity of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.

A recent study compared antibody levels in blood samples from senior adults with the study participants’ level of dementia, and found that the concentration of two specific proteins that are involved in the immune response increases as the severity of dementia increases.

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Alzheimer's Triples Health Care Costs For Seniors

By ron | Published: May 21, 2010

Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t just take a toll on the memories and general quality of life for a senior diagnosed with the disease. Total health care costs for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias are more than three times higher than for other people age 65 and older, the Alzheimer’s Association’s said in their recently released Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.

The report shows that Medicare payments alone are almost three times higher for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia than for others age 65 and over. And Medicaid payments alone are more than nine times higher.

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Alzheimer's News: Heart Disorder and Alzheimer’s May Be Linked

By ron | Published: April 16, 2010

Seniors who suffer from a common heart rhythm problem show an increased likelihood to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.  Researchers at Utah’s Intermountain Medical Center found:

• Patients with atrial fibrillation were 44 percent more likely to develop dementia than patients without the heart disorder.

• Younger patients with atrial fibrillation were at higher risk of developing all types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s. Atrial fibrillation patients under age 70 were 130 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

• Patients who had both atrial fibrillation and dementia were 61 percent more likely to die during the study period than dementia patients without the rhythm problem.

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Alzheimer's Disease Is The #1 Form Of Dementia

By ron | Published: March 1, 2010

The better you understand the different kinds of dementia the better you’ll be able to help an aging parent or loved one who may become afflicted.  The symptoms they may be suffering from are determined by the kind of dementia they have, and how far it’s progressed.  These are the most common types of dementia:

  1. Alzheimer’s accounts for over 70% of all dementia cases and affects over 5 million Americans.  Symptoms include memory and speech problems, mood swings, difficulty with learning and disorientation.
  2. Vascular Dementia is caused by strokes, and this type of dementia can begin rapidly and progress quickly.

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Senior Care Mediation

By ron | Published: October 28, 2009

One of the most frustrating and stressful things is to give your all in providing senior care, and then have your choices criticized or opposed by a sibling, parent, or other family member.  Family disagreements are nothing new.  But when you’re all adults, it seems we resort to nitpicking, debating, raising voices — or ceasing to talk to one another altogether. And when that’s not productive, then what?

That’s when you can try something relatively new: Senior Care Mediation.

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Alzheimer's Cost To Healthcare

By ron | Published: October 8, 2009

There has been so much written about Alzheimer’s Disease, and how prevalent it is among not only the US population but the world….but here are some amazing numbers:

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report, Alheimer’s disease triples healthcare costs for Americans ages 65 and over!  The report not only reveals the tremendous impact Alzheimer’s will have in the near future, it also highlights the current social and economic plight of the 5.3 million Americans currently living with this devastating disease.

More not-so-fun facts:

  • There is a new case of Alzheimer’s every 70 seconds

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Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

By ron | Published: September 25, 2009

Many view Alzheimer’s disease as a chronic condition like cancer, diabetes and hypertension.  This makes early detection and treatment a more critical goal for everyone.

During the past 10 years, there have been several attempts to create new early detection markers.  The focus has been on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as one of the most successful early indicators of potential future affliction with Alzheimer’s.

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Stay Social to Ward Off Declines When Aging

By ron | Published: September 21, 2009

Exercise isn’t the only key to living a longer and healthier life.  As people age, they’re likely to experience loss of muscle strength, speed and dexterity.  While these impairments are upsetting on their own, they are also risk-factors for disability, dementia and death.  Now, researchers have found a simple way to help slow the physical decline of aging: engaging in social activities.

Researcher’s at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center have found that, among the elderly, less frequent participation in social activities is associated with a more rapid decline in motor function.  “It’s not just running around the track that is good for you,” said Aron Buchman, MD, associate professor of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center.  “Our findings suggest that engaging in social activities may also be protective against loss of motor abilities.”

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