A new study has shown that because women normally score higher than men on tests of verbal memory, they may not be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment as early as men. This can give many women a later start than they need in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.
If you or an older person you know has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year. The risk of falling—and fall-related problems—rises with age.
Dementia causes the gradual loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning abilities, making it difficult for those who want to provide supportive care at the end of life to know what is needed.
Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places. He or she also may hide items around the house.
Researchers have found that having one or more first-degree relatives with Alzheimer’s put people at significantly higher risk for the disease.
f you have a senior family member who depends on you for care, you may not have time to do extra housework. The good news is, advanced technology and new products have focused attention on making housework easier—or taking it completely out of our hands.