Helping to prevent Alzheimer's...

The effect of Alzheimer’s on patient, family and extended family is devastating. This includes emotional, physical, social and financial. It is the antecedent to much of in-home care and assisted living placement. This small article along with other research points me to the gym, the sidewalk and off the couch...

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Reflections on Memory-Impaired Fathers

"As one who works with the memory-impaired, I believe the growing number of now-elderly fathers whose memories are disordered are teaching us a new kind of lesson. Understanding this lesson can resolve the anguish many of us so-called "adult children" of those with Alzheimer's disease are feeling as Dad's recognition of us and his ability to communicate slip away"....

Silverado Senior Living CEO:

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A Guide For Making the Most of Old Age (Washington Post)

Adopting healthful habits can significantly alter the course of aging, even if you don't start until you are middle-aged or older, growing research suggests...

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Advocates swarm Capitol Hill, ask for support in fight against Alzheimer's

Advocacy Forum attendees made more than 300 visits to members of Congress today on Capitol Hill, sharing personal stories and statistics to advance the fight against Alzheimer's disease....

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Seniors help each other stay independent

QUEENSBURY -- MaryAnn Manfrini bowled four 300 point games last week.

At 78, Nintendo Wii bowling is one of the many ways Manfrini stays active and independent...

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Memory Maintnence

You can’t stop it — the natural aging process that ages not only our bodies, but our brains, too...

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Important Facts About Alzheimer's

from the Alzheimer's Association:

5.3 Million people have Alzheimer's
7th Leading cause of death
172 billion dollars a year in costs
10.9 million unpaid caregivers

Click here for all the information from alz.org

Aging Tips

Well I need to get going on at least five out of these seven tips... (OUCH)


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Assited Living vs. Nursing Homes

This article is specific to Virginia however has good information about the the differences between the two. Remember terminology and regulations differ from stated to state.

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Arranging Elder Care

Short but sweet and a good starting place to find care.

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Now That's Assisted Living :-)

Lets hear it for the new Sports Lounge at Manor care!

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Aging In Place Villages

Very interesting article on aging in place villages and communities in DC

Interesting Article From The Womens Journal

Guilt and resentment are two things that can easily creep into the lives' of those who provide care for a loved one. Please take a look at this article

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