A relatively new study conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine (led by Dr. Jenny Johansson) appears to have made a breakthrough in the fight to cure Alzheimer’s Disease. Microglia and Alzheimers When analyzing the brain, researchers discovered that roughly 15 percent of the cells in the brain are Microglia. Microglia are, as the […]
A Fear of Dying is the Greatest Motivator
Finding senior housing does not put our elders closer to death, but that doesn’t stop them from feeling that it does. In the past we’ve expressed that, contemplating death should be a good thing. Most peoples’ greatest regret (on their death bed) is not spending enough time with the people they love and not telling them how […]
The Many Meanings of Resilience…
When a child falls down, what happens? They may get a bruise or, if it’s very severe, a broken bone, but has that ever stopped a child? A couple weeks go by and they’re back at it, stronger than before. That resilience is enviable, not just by seniors, but adults as well. To me, that […]
Adult Family Homes Vs Assisted Living
When you’re trying to find senior care communities, you may struggle with what type of senior living (or residential care) is most suitable to your loved one. While we provide comprehensive pages on the different types of senior care, this article can help assess the differences between facilities so you have a better idea of […]
Helping A Senior Find Assisted Living
Not too long ago, I received a phone call from a social worker at physician’s clinic. The social worker had told me that the doctor was growing increasingly concerned about a particular woman living on her own. They told me that – originally – the woman was living with her parents, but recently, both her […]
7 Common Symptoms of Heart Attacks in Women
Many of us have had the displeasure of witnessing heart attacks in person. They’re scary incidents that can incapacitate our loved ones. Most of the time however, we identify them after we’ve assessed how our elder is feeling with numbness, dramatic chest pain, and dizziness. However, an oddity that not all people are familiar with […]
Senior Care Planning Advice: What to Look for in Senior Care Communities
By: Kecia Lilly What to Look for in Senior Care Communities When planning for senior care, finding the right senior care communities is essential for ensuring your loved one’s happiness, safety, and well-being. At Concierge Care Advisors, we understand how daunting this process can be. In 2011, we conducted a blind survey to identify the […]
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The Blind and Naked May Find a Cure for Cancer
Although we try to keep our blog concise by restricting the material to senior health, this latest news was too uplifting to stay silent. We’ve all undergone the tragedy of having someone close to us suffer cancer. Regardless of which kind of cancer it is, it’s painful to endure and agonizing to watch. Survivors should […]
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Barbara Beskind: Esteemed Inventor and Technical Engineer at 89 Years Old
By: Derek Hobson Age is a number, not a characteristic. Age is as arbitrary as time. Arbitrary, superfluous, and completely subjective. How do we know this? Well, we could start with Einstein’s theory of Relativity and time dilation, but I’d rather ease you into this. In my favorite article of 2014, What Happens When We […]
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Sometimes Senior Falls Lead To Early Springs
or When You Fall, You Get Back Up By: Heather Souve My grandfather bikes anywhere from 80 to 120 miles a day – depending on the weather and terrain, of course. He does this for fun. For most of us, that’s a marathon; a monthly goal; maybe a weekly goal if we were really ambitious. […]
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