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9 Things You Can Learn about Dementia Care at the Annual Meeting
“Assisted living professionals and managers of memory care programs will find a host of interesting and informative sessions at this year’s LeadingAge Annual Meeting and EXPO.” Read more of this article here
Read MoreBuilding a Dementia-Friendly Movement
“Leading the nation in the creation and proliferation of dementia-friendly communities is quite a responsibility to bear, but the Land of 10,000 Lakes has made it look somewhat easy with the implementation of more than 43 such communities in the span of just four years. ” Read more of this article here
Read MoreSAIDO Learning in the New York Times
“Programs like SAIDO Learning, which was developed in Japan to address working memory in the prefrontal cortex through handwriting, math and reading out loud, offer other benefits and may help slow memory loss and other normal symptoms of aging.” Read more in this New York Times article.
Read MoreIs a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Most people understand the basics about Medicare: that Medicare is a federal health insurance program managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in which the government pays your Medicare benefits when you receive them. However, many people do not have a clear understanding of Medicare Advantage Plans and how they work.
Read MoreThe True Cost Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Americans are spending $226 billion annually to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. If left unchecked, this could pose a big threat to the healthcare system.
Read MoreSAIDO Learning® Center Offers a New Adult Day Model
The SAIDO Learning® Center, Eliza Jennings’ innovative alternative to the traditional adult day center, is the first adult day program in the United States to offer SAIDO Learning, a non-pharmacological treatment shown to improve the symptoms of dementia.
Read MorePneumonia in Elderly Persons
If pneumonia, along with influenza, was the 8th leading cause of death in the United Sates in 2010, and 1 out of 20 adults who get pneumonia dies, preventing pneumonia in the elderly is a serious matter.
Read MoreSAIDO Learning™ Developer Mentioned by ‘The Independent’
Dr. Ryuta Kawashima is mentioned in a recent article published online by UK newspaper The Independent. Learn more here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/ryuta-kawashima-the-devil-who-cracked-the-dementia-code-8633489.html
Read MoreMonitoring Your Sodium Intake
Recent clinical studies have suggested a link between sodium intake in seniors and the reduced capacity for mental focus. Seniors consuming too much salt may have trouble putting together a golf score or completing a crossword puzzle. Yet, little is known about how low sodium affects brain function or how to treat its negative effects.…
Read MoreWorking in a Little Extra Exercise
It’s an easy habit to label one’s regular chores as exercise for the day, but the fact of the matter is that we should be continually improving and expanding upon our exercise routines to increase circulation, cardiovascular fitness, and general wellbeing. The case is no different for aging adults, but the potential for modifying daily…
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