How Does Guardianship Work?
If you haven’t had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it’s likely you don’t understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
Ethan Huizenga January 20, 2023
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Is Hypothyroidism Linked to Dementia?
Seniors with hypothyroidism may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Ethan Huizenga October 10, 2022
Will Drinking Milk Prevent Dementia?
While there’s no sure way to prevent dementia, strong evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of cognitive decline as you age.
Ethan Huizenga August 31, 2022
What are Alternatives to Guardianship?
We all want to protect vulnerable people from harm. However, taking away all their rights usually isn’t the place to start. Instead, there are several less severe options that could be the right way to go.
Ethan Huizenga August 25, 2022
How to Make Home Caregiving Easier
Caregiving is hard, but don’t let your home make it harder.
Ethan Huizenga August 18, 2022
Can Traveling Help Seniors’ Mental Health?
Many people like to travel for rest, relaxation and inspiration — but there may be significant cognitive benefits as well.
Ethan Huizenga August 16, 2022
Can New Program Help Dementia Patients?
Staff in nursing homes are being encouraged to learn about the Namaste Care program to enhance the quality of life for residents with dementia.
Ethan Huizenga August 5, 2022
Is Slow Walking a Sign of Dementia?
A slower walk as you age has always been a warning sign of increasing frailty that could lead to falls and other disabilities, experts say. Emerging research in small groups of elderly subjects has also found that a slower gait from year to year may be an early sign of cognitive decline.
Ethan Huizenga July 27, 2022
Does Diabetes Increase Chances of Suffering from Dementia?
Diabetes can raise the risk of dementia more than four-fold, according to new research.
Ethan Huizenga July 19, 2022
What the Latest Dementia Study Says about Links with Certain Medicines
Controversy regarding the purported link between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and risk for dementia continues.
Ethan Huizenga June 27, 2022
