You can take steps to slow the aging process. Despite the reality we see reflected in the mirror, this is a bit of good news. Although everyone ages, some of us seem to age faster than others. Some people look older physically, some decline mentally at a rapid pace, and others wear out physically and […]
Dementia can be recognized through financial forgetfulness. All people can be forgetful occasionally. Forgetfulness is not always an indicator of dementia. However, it is a symptom. According to a recent Medical Express article titled “Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to six years before diagnosis,” financial forgetfulness is correlated to higher rates of […]
We often hear the medical terms Alzheimer's and dementia used interchangeably. This suggests that Alzheimer's and dementia present the same, but are in really just different medical terms for the same condition. Is that really so? Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It affects roughly 60-80% of the people with dementia. Consequently, it […]
Exercise can benefit those at risk of dementia. Your loved one is showing signs of dementia. Perhaps it is not a loved one. It is you. What can you do? Will anything help? According to a recent New Atlas article titled “Aerobic exercise shown to improve memory in those at risk of dementia,” a new […]
Testing for dementia requires the involvement of a physician. Your parents are aging. When you call them, you begin to notice changes. They are having difficulty remembering with language, problem-solving, and memory loss. You begin to wonder whether this is the result of simple tiredness or if it is the sign of something worse. You […]
Long-distance caregiving presents its own challenges. Your parents are aging. Whether their bodies are degrading mentally or physically, they may need a little more help. Unfortunately, you live out of town. According to a recent AARP article titled “Long-Distance Caregiving: 5 Key Steps to Providing Care From Afar,” caregiving brings with it several challenges. These […]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s require proactive retirement planning. Getting older often involves declining cognitive functioning. For some, this involves a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. These diagnoses can tend to derail retirement. According to a recent Barron’s article titled “Cognitive Decline Shouldn’t Derail Retirement Planning. Here Are Some Tips to Prepare Your Finances,” this makes proactive […]
Estate planning mistakes are easy to make. Many people think estate planning is simple. You just write out who you want to get your stuff. Seems easy. Right? According to a recent Comstock Magazine article titled “Five Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Estate,” estate planning is more complicated than many may realize. When people […]
Dementia has been linked to certain medications. We have all seen drug commercials. These ads depict (apparently), healthy, happy humans smiling with their loved ones while engaged in a wide variety of fun activities together. But, as they say, wait for it. For what? For the inevitable laundry list of potential risks and side effects […]
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