Warning About Dementia Drug Aricept
Aricept, or Donepezil in its generic form, is a drug given to help with Alzheimer’s Disease and mild cognitive impairment. This post from Natural News discusses why it could have the exact opposite effect in some patients. Donepezil is an...Caregivers: How to Maintain your Health Despite this Taxing Job
Being a caregiver has its rewards, but it can certainly take its toll on someone’s body and mind. Between the mental and physical strains, caregivers report such issues as insomnia, poor eating habits, a failure to take care of their own physical health...Active Living Calendar Helps Seniors Live a More Active Life
There have been lots of articles lately suggesting that sitting is the new “smoking”. A lot of us are living increasingly sedentary lifestyles, especially if we work at our desks all day. This post from Stannah Stairlifts offers a printable activity...How To Be Your Parent’s Caregiver
There are many people who are currently caregivers for their parents. The National Alliance for Caregiving reports “over 65.7 million Americans currently provide care for a family member or loved. Thirty Six percent of them are caring for an elderly parent.” It...Tips From a Physical Therapy Pro for Improving Your Balance at Home
Did you hear Marge fell and broke her hip? Well, that’s common place as 1/3 of people age 65 or older experience a hard fall due to loss of balance (nihseniorhealth.gov). These falls can and often lead to serious injury and death. Many factors can contribute to...Connect With Me
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