People with Alzheimer’s need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to adapt activities to make them easier and more enjoyable. General […]
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remember that any memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of […]
Does Cranberry Juice Help UTIs?
It’s no longer just a wives’ tale: Cranberry juice really can help with urinary tract infections. That’s according to a new study out of Bond University in Australia. The research, a meta-analysis of more than 20 clinical trials over the past 30 years that included 3,091 participants — mostly female, 4 to 87 years old — found three […]
Keep Your Vision Healthy: Understanding Eye Tests and Diagnoses
It can be easy to dismiss changes to your eyesight as an inevitable fact of getting older. However, these changes can sometimes signify serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your […]
5 Reasons to Eat Less Meat
When Andrea Krenek was growing up in Texas, her meals frequently centered around thick cuts of steak, hearty barbecues and sandwiches. But as Krenek learned more about nutrition and crystallized her own values, her diet evolved. Now a registered dietitian, chef and postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, Krenek avoids meat entirely.“ There […]
Why Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It
Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands? If you’re 50 or older, it could be osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. “As we age, the one thing we can’t change is the amount of time we’ve had on our joints. […]
