Mice and Men: How Age Impacts Memory

Mice and Men: How Age Impacts Memory

Wrinkles, loss of strength, gray hair.  All signs of aging.  Less obvious is the impact on the brain.  Much research is going toward the changes in the older brain, such as a decline in memory and cognitive abilities. Memory Storage Certain parts of the brain are...
The Age-in-Place Decision

The Age-in-Place Decision

Life is full of important decisions.  As we age, we may have fewer decisions to make, but some of them are more important than others.  A key decision is whether, in your years of declining physical ability, you stay in your home or elect to move into other housing...
Benefits of In-Home Care

Benefits of In-Home Care

Oftentimes, family members, out of love, will try to take over the responsibility of caring for a parent or loved one. They can soon discover that this is extremely difficult and not manageable if they are still taking care of their own families or working full-time...
Just Tired or Chronically Fatigued?

Just Tired or Chronically Fatigued?

Being Tired or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Being tired and having chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are two different conditions that can affect your energy levels and quality of life. Being tired is a normal response to physical or mental exertion, lack of sleep, or...
A Big Step in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

A Big Step in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

There is big news in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease: The first drug that’s been proven to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease just received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Leqembi Alzheimer’s disease impacts nearly six...