Does Senior Living Reduce Hospitalizations?
Are seniors safer living at a skilled nursing facility than alone? While senior living homes can provide more care and attention to prevent falls and other incidents, researchers at the Brown School at Washington University wanted a more definitive answer. Their recent study looked into whether or not senior living environments have an effect on…
New Treatment to Reverse Dementia Symptoms?
Dementia is a group of brain disorders related to memory loss, the inability to perform everyday tasks and a decline in social skills. The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, affects 5.7 million people in the United States alone. Although there is no proven cure, researchers in Australia have found a way to reverse…
How to Avoid Isolation During the Holidays
According to a study published in The Journal of Primary Prevention, senior isolation can lead to poor health outcomes like increased injury risk and dementia. Many people experience loneliness, especially around the holidays. It’s important to visit our loved ones living alone or in a skilled nursing facility to prevent social isolation. What steps can…
November is National COPD Awareness Month
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death in people over age 65. This inflammatory lung disease causes obstructed airflow, which can lead to difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing. Although the condition is treatable, it can lead to more serious health conditions like heart disease and lung cancer. November is…