Falling might be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s and not just a symptom
Approximately, one in three adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall each year, and a new study suggests that falling may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease....
July 20, 2011
Internal clocks lose track of time as people age, study shows
Scientists at the University of California Los Angeles recently conducted a study that examines the effect of aging on the brain's circadian clock. ...
July 20, 2011
Anti-malaria drug could help combat autoimmune diseases
Researchers at the Van Andel Research Institute recently studied the possible uses of the anti-malaria drug chloroquine. ...
July 20, 2011
A new fall prevention program helps aging Arizona residents
Seniors who live in Arizona and qualify for Medicare will be able to take advantage of a new program for elderly adults at the ActiveRx Rehabilitation center in Chandler, Arizona....
July 14, 2011
Growing old doesn’t have to mean relinquishing freedom
No one likes to admit that they're growing old, and as the Baby Boomers begin to reach the golden age of retirement, they want to remain active and purposeful....
July 13, 2011
Alert systems and early diagnosis can prevent injury
People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease only account for about 13 percent of Medicare subscribers....
July 11, 2011
Addressing risk factors can help prevent fall-related injury
Deteriorating health and hazardous homes can contribute to the risk off falls for elderly individuals. ...
July 7, 2011
Senior healthcare is a rising concern for the U.S. government
Senator Jim DeMint, a South Carolina Republican, recently introduced the Retirement Freedom Act (RFA), which, if passed, will allow seniors to opt out of Medicare without losing their Social...
July 6, 2011
Baby Boomers’ fate hangs in the balance alongside Medicare
Medicare has recently been the target of possible federal budget cuts, and official discussions have been ongoing about whether or not to dissolve the program....
July 1, 2011
Singing brings joy to Welsh dementia patients
The U.S. Alzheimer's Association reports that there are currently about 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia. ...
July 1, 2011
