Elderly caregiving
I have turned caregiver very recently when my wife's mother moved in with us. She just turned 79 and has been battling type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years. She is a fiercely independent and lovely ...
Tips for Reducing Caregiving Stress
... ources and information. Here are some tips for making sure you take care of yourself if you're in a caregiving position:
1) Visit adult day care centers, nurses, and other services that might be ab ...
Mediteranean diet is helpful for Alzheimers
Research has shown that a mediteranean diet can is helpful for people with Alzheimers. The study followed people with the disease for four years. Those that ate a diet simil ...
New Treatment for Alzheimer's
Living with the everyday strain of a difficult health condition or disease can be overwhelming but there is hope. Many are still unaware that there is relief from symptoms and improvement in function ...
Caregiver support group on Stanford Campus
... al elder services agency Avenidas co-sponsor a monthly support group for staff and faculty who have caregiving responsibilities for a parent, spouse, partner or other relative. I have personally foun ...
Stress Linked to Memeory Loss
Staying healthy and happy could be one of the best ways to combat memory loss, according to researchers at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago. People who are prone to anxiety and depressio ...
Do the Right Thing for Your Brain
People who are conscientious and prone to "doing the right thing" are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as they age, according to a long-running study of Catholic nuns, priests and brothers. ...
Vegetarianism benefits
Some studies suggest that vegetarian food helps keep body weight under control and reduces risk of Heart diseases. American vegetarians tend to have lower body mass indices, lower levels of cholestero ...
5 Questions: Exercise and the Brain
Experts will gather on campus Feb. 16 to discuss the latest findings on how exercise may improve brain function, and how it can counteract neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's di ...
