Famed artist Robert Indiana passed away on May 18, 2018 leaving an estate valued at more than $70 million dollars and amid a tangle of allegations involving fraud, forgery, theft and elder abuse. Questions raised about his care prior to his death lead to a
A recent poll of 2000 senior citizens asked them to evaluate which states were the most financially friendly to seniors. Alabama was found to be the most financially friendly due to its low property taxes, exemptions for social security and its affordable assisted living costs.
Three hundred thirty-seven compounds change in a hamster’s brain during short periods of hibernation. Researchers in Spain say hibernation creates tangled structures in the brain that resemble Alzheimer’s disease in humans. When the hamster wakes up, its brain returns to normal. Understanding how the hamster
Minnesota has added Alzheimer’s disease to its state list of conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana along with 12 other states that permit medical marijuana for Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Some studies have found that marijuana inhibits the formation or tau proteins
A major challenge medical researchers face is finding qualified participants for clinical trials. Compounding this problem is there are multiple studies competing for clinical trial participants and delays in diagnosis of possible trial participants. For the complete article, follow our link to the New York
Many healthy people are turning to lifestyle changes ranging from better nutrition and physical fitness to brain games and increased social interactions in an effort to delay Alzheimer’s that affected family members. Many drug companies have developed experimental medicines but so far, none have proved
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a new drug were announced which for the first time in a clinical trial resulted in the reduction of plaques and slowing the progression of dementia. More trials will be necessary to verify if the new drug
Children came to the office because their father was in rehab with an upcoming discharge to the nursing home, and their mom was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The children were concerned about getting their father the appropriate long term care, while also
A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer’s evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans
Stay sharp in your 70’s and later by socializing and engaging in mind-stimulating activities. The Boston Globe recently published an article discussing the benefits of an active mind for elders. Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain Boston Globe: Even in your 70s and
Famed artist Robert Indiana passed away on May 18, 2018 leaving an estate valued at more than $70 million dollars and amid a tangle of allegations involving fraud, forgery, theft and elder abuse. Questions raised about his care prior to his death lead to a
A recent poll of 2000 senior citizens asked them to evaluate which states were the most financially friendly to seniors. Alabama was found to be the most financially friendly due to its low property taxes, exemptions for social security and its affordable assisted living costs.
Three hundred thirty-seven compounds change in a hamster’s brain during short periods of hibernation. Researchers in Spain say hibernation creates tangled structures in the brain that resemble Alzheimer’s disease in humans. When the hamster wakes up, its brain returns to normal. Understanding how the hamster
Minnesota has added Alzheimer’s disease to its state list of conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana along with 12 other states that permit medical marijuana for Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Some studies have found that marijuana inhibits the formation or tau proteins
A major challenge medical researchers face is finding qualified participants for clinical trials. Compounding this problem is there are multiple studies competing for clinical trial participants and delays in diagnosis of possible trial participants. For the complete article, follow our link to the New York
Many healthy people are turning to lifestyle changes ranging from better nutrition and physical fitness to brain games and increased social interactions in an effort to delay Alzheimer’s that affected family members. Many drug companies have developed experimental medicines but so far, none have proved
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a new drug were announced which for the first time in a clinical trial resulted in the reduction of plaques and slowing the progression of dementia. More trials will be necessary to verify if the new drug
Children came to the office because their father was in rehab with an upcoming discharge to the nursing home, and their mom was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The children were concerned about getting their father the appropriate long term care, while also
A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer’s evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans
Stay sharp in your 70’s and later by socializing and engaging in mind-stimulating activities. The Boston Globe recently published an article discussing the benefits of an active mind for elders. Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain Boston Globe: Even in your 70s and
