Month: December 2022
Senior Life in the 21st Century: Key Facts and Stats You Need to Know
One way a person can better understand who they are and their place in the world is by understanding key facts about other people in their generational cohort. In this …
Educational Background, Previous Brain Injury May Be Key Factors in Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a group of disorders that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It is among the more common forms of dementia, impacting around 60,000 people …
9 Tips for Discussing Hospice Care With a Terminally Ill Parent
Talking openly and honestly with a parent diagnosed with a terminal illness can be an immensely difficult and painful experience for both the patient and the child. Discussing end-of-life decisions, …
Technology Aids in Finding Senior Loved Ones Who Wander From Long-Term Care Facilities
Protecting our senior loved ones with dementia, including our mothers and fathers, is incredibly important. One area in which we need to ensure our senior loved ones with dementia are …
Researchers Detect Link Between Retinal Appearance and Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study has linked a person’s retinal appearance to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In this groundbreaking research, researchers used optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging of the retina …