Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
5 Controllable Risk Factors for Dementia
A large-scale study found 5 risk factors that can cut dementia risk by as much as one-third.
Read MoreHow to Miss a Diagnosis of Dementia: Go to the Doctor Alone
A Johns Hopkins study suggests that dementia is an even greater problem than we know. According to this research, a significant majority of seniors with dementia are undiagnosed — or are not aware that they have been diagnosed. The biggest risk factor for a senior being unaware of their diagnosis? Going to the doctor alone.…
Read MoreTop 10 Chronic Medical Problems in Older People
As we age, it becomes more difficult to stay healthy. According to the National Committee on Aging, 80% of seniors have at least one chronic medical condition; 68% have more than one. What issues are seniors likely to have? Here are the top 10 chronic medical problems in seniors, as determined by Medicare records: 1.…
Read MoreBill Gates Joins Fight To Find A Cure For Alzheimer’s
Bill Gates has pledged his considerable financial support, $100 million dollars, to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Bill Gates: Fighting For A Cure Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease, which causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. At the end, the patient can no longer care for their…
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