Archive for the ‘Thought Provoking’ Category

Aricept Manufacturer Keeps Patent by Increasing Dosage

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

A March 22, 2012 article in the New York Times has reported that Aricept 23 has been approved for use by the FDA. According to ... (Read More)

Exercise Leads to Improved Sleep

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

A recent New York Times article has some welcome information for those who are experiencing sleep problems. It may seem to be too simple for ... (Read More)

Senate Special Committee Hits Fifty Years of Age

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

The Senate’s special committee on aging has celebrated its fifty year anniversary and by all indications they are not ready to slow down. The committee ... (Read More)

Exercise and Alzheimer’s Disease

Monday, March 5th, 2012

There have been studies conducted over recent years on the idea that exercise can be a preventive measure to take against Alzheimer’s disease. There is ... (Read More)

Cholesterol Levels and Depression in Seniors

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

A recent small scale study pointed to the fact that people taking the statins for cholesterol may be less likely to develop depression. Dr. Mary ... (Read More)

Nursing Home Pianist Gives a Concert in Buffalo

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

A nursing home resident who traveled for years playing Jazz piano on the circuit has recently given a concert on stage in Buffalo. The story ... (Read More)

Hip Fractures and the Elderly

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

The chances of fracturing a hip greatly increase with age. Some estimates are that 90 % of all hip fractures occur to persons aged 65 ... (Read More)

Eating Fish Can Improve Brain Health

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Fish have long been known as “brain food” and a report from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine certainly gives credence to that claim. ... (Read More)

Caregiver Burnout Symptoms and Strategies

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

The population of the United States is aging and that fact is increasing the need for in home assistance for seniors. The baby boomers are ... (Read More)

Assisted Living Facility Construction is on the Rise

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Despite the continued slowdown in the residential construction industry there is one area of real estate development that has been on the rise – assisted ... (Read More)