Wednesday, November 19, 2008 #

Mini-Mental Exam Can Detect Memory Loss

The mini-mental exam offers an easy way to identify real signs of memory loss.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 #

Finding Quality Senior Care Products

You can now find a guide to quality senior products on the FTC's website and avoid those products which have been reported as frauds or scams.

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Monday, November 17, 2008 #

Caregiving Tools for Alzheimer's Disease

You are not the only one assisting a senior with memory loss and this website knows just what will help.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008 #

Planning for care after an Alheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Once a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is given, it is important to begin the discussions about how care will be provided and who will be providing the care. You should not assume all family members will want to be involved - sometimes there are those who do not want to participate in the care for both real and imagined reasons.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008 #

10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

There are various types of memory loss but Alzheimer's Disease presents special challenges and identifying it early can be helpful for the senior and their loved ones.

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Monday, November 10, 2008 #

Elder Care Abuse

Every state in the USA offers an elder abuse hotline for anyone to call when they are interacting with a senior who may need more care or assistance or protection from someone who does not have the senior's best interest at heart.

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Sunday, November 09, 2008 #

A Banana a Day.......

Eating a banana is a natural way to lower blood pressure.

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Friday, November 07, 2008 #

Paying for Long-term Care

Long-term care insurance can be purchased to prevent a spend-down of assets should senior care services become needed.

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Tuesday, November 04, 2008 #

Obama's Grandmother Passes

News of Barack Obama's grandmother passing just a day before the election brings sadness we can all relate to when losing a loved one.

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Monday, November 03, 2008 #

Balancing Act

Seniors, and those at any age, can try this exercise to find out if they are "in balance".

posted @ Monday, November 03, 2008 2:38 PM | Feedback (1)