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Senior Mind Games

May 16, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

Older Adults May Need Help To Stay Mentally Fit You’ve probably heard that phrase “use it or lose it.”  As it turns out, it’s more than just a cliché.  Research confirms it’s true. A study last year in Psychological Medicine found that individuals with high “brain reserve” have a 46-percent decreased risk of dementia as [...]

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Training Helps Manage Challenges

May 8, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

Marie grabs a spoonful of rice and feeds it to her mom, continuing slowly until the plate is empty. Sometimes her mother reaches for Marie’s arm and holds it gently, but Marie doesn’t know if her mom even recognizes her. Their world has changed drastically because Marie’s mother has Alzheimer’s disease.

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National Stroke Awareness Month

May 1, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

May is National Stroke Awareness Month Since 80% of all strokes are preventable, this month raises awareness by educating people on how to recognize stroke symptoms and risk factors. To learn more, visit www.stroke.org. Learn the many warning signs of a stroke. Act FAST and CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY at any sign of a stroke. Use [...]

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Eye Issues Can Compromise Senior Safety

April 24, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

As seniors age, eye diseases can begin to take a toll on their vision and even impact their safety. Regular eye exams are important as can be support from family or professional caregivers. Q.    I am a 78-year-old widower who recently has been diagnosed with cataracts. My vision has deteriorated and I’m scared about not [...]

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Understanding Alzheimer’s & Types Of Dementia

April 17, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

In this video, Laurie Owen from Home Instead Senior Care and Dr. Jane Potter from the University of Nebraska Medical Center help you better understand Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer‘s disease. Other types of dementia include Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Frontotemporal dementia.

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Companionship Helps Seniors Experience Joys Of Pet Ownership

April 10, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

Pet Adoption Pets are popular among people of all ages, but it does seem they hold a special place for older adults.  But it’s not always easy for a senior to adopt a pet without extra help.  Let me illustrate with the following story. When 65-year-old Bob walked into his local humane society he fell [...]

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Volunteering a Healthy Diversion

April 3, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

For the past 15 years, Pauline Grace has provided a wealth of services to her local senior’s group: updating computer lists, answering the telephones, stuffing envelopes, calling bingo games, delivering bread to local seniors and helping organize teas and parties. Like many veteran volunteers , this 77-year-old feels fulfilled. She also credits volunteerism with helping [...]

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Sleep Apnea Triggers Changes That Can Kill

March 27, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous condition that can rob seniors of their health and even their lives. Home care assistance at night can help give older adults and their family caregivers peace of mind. Q. My 80-year-old father was diagnosed with sleep apnea, but he refuses to follow-up with the doctor for treatment. He [...]

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Loss of Attention Signals & Environmental Clues

March 21, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

This video will show how loss of attention signals and environmental clues may show your senior loved one is suffering the effects of aging. These signals can be in everyday activities like driving (low response times, rolling through stop signs, braking too quickly), or in smaller clues in everyday tasks (missed doctor’s appointments, unpaid bills, [...]

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5 Invaluable Benefits of Senior Volunteering

March 14, 2012 Written by Mike Quirk

For Pauline Grace, volunteering keeps her mind off the fibromyalgia pain in her neck and back. “When I am active, I forget about the pain. Often when I get home, I think, ‘Oh, my gosh, I got through the whole day without feeling the pain.’ I think volunteering helps me with it.”

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