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We read them almost weekly, new studies and reports that come out on Alzheimer’s. This week, results from a report by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shared that Alzheimer's disease is the fastest-growing threat ...
EPOCH Senior Living is pleased to welcome Maura Ferrigno as the new executive director of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford. The new memory care assisted living community is being built at 108 Littleton Road in Westford, Mass., and will open this ...
Helping a loved one cope with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be a daily struggle for family members and caregivers; they often feel like they go through the experience alone. Particularly for spouses, caring for a partner with Alzheimer’s presents a ...
It’s no secret that Alzheimer’s and dementia are challenging diseases to deal with. When a loved one is diagnosed, the spouse and family members always face great uncertainty: Will they be able to care for their loved one at home? Will they need to hire ...
More than 6.5 million of the 35 million Americans aged 65 and older are affected by depression, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And according to recent research, seniors with depression may have a higher risk of dementia, in ...
The holiday season is in full swing with plenty of food, song and drink, joyful celebrations and family gatherings. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, though, it can be a challenging time of year. With some planning, there are steps you can take to ...
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, it can be both a rewarding and overwhelming responsibility. If you get to the point when you are feeling overwhelmed, you may be putting your own health at risk. There are a number of ways ...
Visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. Family members always wish for visits to be comforting and meaningful, but as dementia progresses, finding mutually enjoyable ways to spend visits can become increasingly difficult. Following are ...
Massage therapists can bring a unique perspective to the care of people living with Alzheimer's by highlighting the role of compassionate human touch in satisfying human needs on all levels. Relaxation techniques such as massage show promise to decrease ...
In assisted living facilities, hospitals and private homes throughout the country, pets are commonly used for therapy with senior citizens. Owning a pet has been correlated with lower blood pressure, increased activity and socialization, and even ...
Every 69 seconds, another American develops Alzheimer’s disease. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. In Massachusetts, 120,000 individuals age 65 and older have ...
Essential oils from plants have been used therapeutically for centuries to improve physical and mental health. Ancient Egyptians used them as perfumes, and there are many references in the Bible to their use in mental and physical healing.
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