Common Scams Targeting Older Adults
Financial scams often target seniors, due to the assumption they have more money and struggle with new technology. Fraudulent schemes may be carried out by phone, text message, email or social media. What should you know to protect yourself or a loved one? Medicare and Health Insurance Scams The complexities of Medicare can make getting…
The Best Exercises for Older Adults
Remaining active is essential to support your muscles, bones and joints. Exercise can also lead to greater cognitive health and social engagement. Yet due to age and health-related changes, not every form of exercise delivers the same benefits for seniors. As you adjust your fitness routine with age, keep the following in mind. Benefits of…
Medication Side Effects and Dementia
We take prescribed medications to address symptoms and make us feel better. Yet for older adults, how the body processes these substances can lead to a host of side effects. Among them is “medication fog”, a condition that mimics or worsens the signs of dementia. Some people sense this change after starting a new pill….
Rehabilitation After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Recovery after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) starts in the hospital before treatment moves to a separate medical center or short-term rehabilitation facility. Healing involves training the brain to relearn familiar processes and strengthening specific pathways to streamline the return to an independent lifestyle with minimal assistance. These sessions might also involve addressing changes caused…