It’s normal to pause during speech to think about what you’re going to say, and as people age, it’s quite common to have a little more difficulty retrieving some words during a conversation. However, when a senior hits the point where it starts to take longer to catch a thought during speech, or when words are lost entirely, that’s a sign that something serious is going on ..read more

The Mediterranean diet is a diet that is low in red meat and processed foods and high in fruit, vegetables, and olive oil. Alzheimer’s disease is caused when beta-amyloid plaques and tangles accumulate in the brain, affecting cognitive function and memory. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, as well as a study done at the University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy, shows that oleocanthal, a protective agent that is found in olive oil, has several health benefits that may help to improve cognition and decrease memory loss ..read more

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly offered by Medicaid, known as the PACE program, is an assistance program that provides medical and social services to seniors who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. When a senior is accepted into the PACE program, that becomes their sole source of Medicaid and Medicare benefits ..read more

Volunteering is a wonderful way for seniors to support their communities and give back if they are physically and mentally able to do so. Local non-profit organizations are always grateful to have the help of volunteers. If your senior mom can move around fairly well on her own, volunteering has many great benefits for seniors, like socialization, exercise, purpose, and can even extend your life, according to some studies. But how often should your senior mom volunteer ..read more

Fear of falling is a very real thing for many seniors. Many seniors may avoid walking just to keep from having a bad fall and risking bone fractures. But staying at home and never getting up to move around isn’t good for anyone. Regular exercise is necessary to living a healthy life. Seniors need to be able to move around their homes without fear. Here are a few ways you can conquer a fear of falling ..read more

Memory care can be found at many assisted living communities, but it is different from regular assisted living. Assisted living is independent living for seniors who want to live on their own but may need help with some tasks of daily living. Memory care is long-term skilled nursing geared toward residents who have Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive issues. 24-hour supervised care is offered in a memory care wing, unlike with regular assisted living. Seniors who require memory care are located in special, closed-off wings of the assisted living community ..read more

Many senior adults have irregular sleep patterns caused by anything from poor habits to medication side effects. And while you can’t control everything surrounding your sleeping, there are some steps that you can take to make sure you sleep better each night. Here are five ways you can sleep better and wake up feeling refreshed ..read more

Over the past decade, science has made huge strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). We see it in our cars, our games, and even our homes. In a new study published in Neurobiology of Aging, researchers now claim to be able to use AI to correctly predict if a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease through a computer-based algorithm that the AI uses ..read more

Many seniors who have asthma weren’t diagnosed until later in life. An estimated 6 percent of seniors aged 75 and older suffer from asthma. If your senior mom has asthma, there are a few ways that you can help make sure she stays healthy and happy ..read more

Getting a life-changing diagnosis can be difficult, and truer words were never spoken than when it comes to being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s normal to feel a wide range of emotions with a diagnosis like this one. Remember, everyone’s journey to acceptance is different. Here are a few things to take note of if you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia ..read more