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It is hard for older adults to have a stranger come into their homes and help with tasks that they have done on their own most of their lives. Yet, even a few hours of help from the right person can make all the difference in the world, easing their fears and stress and improving their functional independence and emotional life satisfaction.
- Ruth Friedman,
Founder and President
Founder and President
Aging and Senior Care News
May 17, 2012
Many people have heard that "good" cholesterol (HDL) can help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
May 14, 2012
Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects a person's motor skills, resulting in the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, according to the National Institutes of Health.
May 8, 2012
There may be new hope for people suffering from macular degeneration in the form of a pill.
May 3, 2012
People who eat plentiful amounts of fish, chicken and nuts that contain omega-3 fatty acids may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease with age, according to a recent study.
May 3, 2012
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is a syndrome that affects the "third window" in the ear, according to the journal Radiology.
May 2, 2012
People who participate in both computer gaming and in moderate exercise may be the most protected against memory loss in old age.
April 27, 2012
Currently more than 1.75 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration, though experts believe the number is set to grow to 3 million by 2020, according to the National Eye Institute.