This year, total care payments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are predicted to exceed a quarter of a trillion dollars. This, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, is the second year in a row that payments for Alzheimer’s care have been this high. This year’s cost will be nearly $20 billion higher than … Read more
A new study in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has found that people who have Alzheimer’s and dementia benefit greatly from having regular social interaction. Social interaction can help prevent feelings of isolation and depression. One study even found that senior women who have large social circles reduce their risk of dementia and delay … Read more
Many seniors take vitamin D and calcium supplements in order to help prevent falls and fractures. However, one study on fall and fracture prevention claims that seniors should focus more on exercise as a preventative measure. Supplements are helpful, and you should never stop taking anything without first talking to your doctor, but some experts … Read more
