It can be difficult for the entire family when someone is losing their memory. The person who has been the head of the family may soon fade from the person they once were, leaving their loved ones to wonder what…
As a result of dementia, Jack Hanna, a wildlife expert, author, a TV producer, and a guest television personality, will be retiring from his work and public life. Known as "Jungle" Jack, he left the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where…
The annual Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (alz.org) has now been published for 2020 by The Alzheimer's Association. The findings give pause when contemplating the future of many Americans who will be living with crippling dementia. Health care and long-term…
Living arrangements for aging Americans are decidedly leaning towards aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
A ten-year study by the Journal of the America Medical Association (JAMA) reports of a link between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include a 50 percent greater risk of dementia, a 40 percent greater risk of developing depression…