The rise in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It slowly destroys memory, thinking,...
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June Pomeroy
Oct 255 min read
Cataracts: Another Senior Malady!
Image by Freepik Aging often brings with it some health issues that must be addressed. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in...
Farzana Begum
Oct 52 min read
Managing Pain in Parkinson’s Disease
Pain is a common, yet often under-recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It affects approximately 40-80% of patients and can...
Farzana Begum
Oct 51 min read
Caring for people with Alzheimer's
Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease requires a compassionate, patient, and...
Margaret Ithibu BSN RN
Aug 62 min read
FAQs on Preventing Elderly Falls at Home
Q1: Why is fall prevention important for older adults? A1: Fall prevention is crucial because falls can lead to severe injuries, such as...
Asmi Khanna
May 75 min read
Zapping The Tremors Away: A Neural Pacemaker to Treat Disorders Like Parkinson’s & Dystonia
Introduction Once upon a time, in a lab filled with crackling electricity and bubbling potions, Dr. Frankenstein performed his infamous...
Ivy Le
Apr 142 min read
Palliative Care - Enhancing Quality of Life
Palliative care is a special type of medical support aimed at easing pain and other symptoms linked with serious illnesses. It helps in...
Margaret Ithibu BSN RN
Apr 33 min read
Stay Steady: Six Essential Tips to Prevent Elderly Falls at Home
Falls among older adults have increased in the past few years. The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 36 million...
Callie Tse
Apr 22 min read
Lessening the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with music therapy
A different way to treat patients with Parkinson's disease—completely pharmaceutical free! What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s...
Glenel Loring
Mar 293 min read
The Silent Threat: The Link Between Silent Strokes and Dementia
Dementia, a decline in thought and memory, becomes more common as people age, especially after 65. Cardiovascular diseases, conditions...
Elizabeth Adeolu
Mar 113 min read
Understanding the Rise in Dementia Diagnoses
Introduction The rate of dementia diagnoses has noticeably increased in recent years (Luo et al., 2023; Tsolaki et al., 2022). The cause...
nimisahota
Feb 52 min read
Stalled Progress: Exploring the Delay in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Expansion in Canada
In recent years, the Canadian government has moved for the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which was set to be initiated...
Deepali Shrivastava
Dec 28, 20234 min read
When Should I be Concerned About Memory Loss?
Momentarily forgetting why you walked into a room or struggling to find the right word are common experiences for many people—and they’re...
fleon426
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Old age and mobility
The importance of mobility in the health and well-being of the elderly cannot be overstated. Maintaining an active and mobile lifestyle,...
Sirisha Emani
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Understanding Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Dementia is a complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, impacting not just the person diagnosed but also their...
Heejeung Yoo
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Palliative Care: They're NOT Giving Up
(https://www.statnews.com/2017/12/14/end-of-life-care-decisions/) What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the term...
Cyndi Ann Magnuson
Oct 30, 20232 min read
When Is the Right Time for Hospice?
Hospice is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals who have a terminal illness. The aim...
Charlotte Sutherland
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Navigating the Rhythms of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition which has a devasting impact on those affected and their family and friends....
Farhan Iqbal
Aug 17, 20235 min read
How can we care for an aging population?
Why should we help the elderly? Chances are most of us have aging parents or grandparents, or both, and so we have a responsibility as...
Scarlett Taylor
May 27, 20232 min read
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Find out more!
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