Learn how to protect seniors from the deceptive practices of scammers who target the elderly living in care communities. Read full article.
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What Older Patients Can Do to Help Avoid Post-Op Delirium Between an estimated 15 and 50 percent of older patients develop severe confusion after major surgery. Luckily, there are things doctors and family members can do to minimize the risks of delirium, and to help people pop out of it faster, hopefully minimizing any damage.
Loneliness Linked to Serious Health Problems and Death Among Elderly Loneliness - the unpleasant feeling of emptiness or desolation - can be especially debilitating to older adults and may predict serious health problems and even death, according to a new study by UCSF researchers.
How to Balance Work and At Home Care Aug. 15, 2012 (Wednesday) 1 - 2 p.m. ET Earn Free CEU Credit Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, and the American Society on Aging
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Senior Fraud Protection Kit Includes a variety of resources and tools you can pass along to seniors and their family caregivers to protect against the latest scams targeting older adults.
Eating Right Tip Sheet for Older Adults (PDF) Eating right doesn't have to be complicated for aging adults. This tip sheet includes food, nutrition and health advice from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Focus on Alzheimer’s & Dementia:
Post-Diagnosis Guide for Alzheimer’s Patients and Families When individuals receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, they typically have the same question, “What now?” Guide them through these five key steps to prepare them for the road ahead.
Alzheimer’s Patients Benefit from Nutrient Mix Patients with early Alzheimer’s disease can significantly benefit by consuming a nutritional cocktail called Souvenaid®, according to the results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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