The REACH II study looked at 642 participants including over 200 of each of the following ethnicities: Hispanic, Caucasian, and African-American caregivers. The caregivers within each ethnic group were…
REACH II Study Evaluates Interventions to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers-Part II
REACH II Study Evaluates Interventions to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers-Part I
A recent publication released by The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institute for Nursing Research, reports the results of a new clinical trial to evaluate interventions aimed at supporting…
Solving the Cholesterol Puzzle-Part II
Medication for High Cholesterol According to a recent Harvard Health online publication, the standards have recently changed when it comes to just what number on a lab report indicates a cholesterol problem…
Solving the Cholesterol Puzzle-Part I
Everyone knows that high cholesterol is not a good thing, but what about the good type of cholesterol? What is good cholesterol and how, exactly do healthcare profesisonals determine the difference on…
Halloween Tips for Caregivers
Although Halloween is known for being a fun holiday for kids and adults alike, it can be a stressful time for those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), particularly for individuals in the later stages of Alzheimer’s…
Fun Halloween Ideas to do with a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease
Halloween is a tradition that has become one of the most popular in the United States. Historically Halloween originated in Britain with the ancient druids disguising themselves to hide from evil spirits.…
6 Tips for Talking to your Elderly Parents About Money
Money can be a difficult topic for anyone to bring up with a family member, let alone if you are trying to discuss finances with your aging parents. For starters, they are the people who gave us our first…
Fitness Tips for Seniors by Ida Keeling-100-Year-Old Fitness Guru
You may beleive that staying in great physical shape is for the younger generation, but according to 100-year old fitness expert, Ida keeling, it comes down following a few simple routines. Keeling recently…