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Jul
15
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients Increase Among the Oldest Generation
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The number of Alzheimer's and Dementia patients over 90 years old is growing at a rapid pace, affecting both our oldest generation and their family's finances.
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Jul
15
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Survey: Illinois Seniors Delay Buying Prescription Drugs
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Some seniors in Illinois are delaying buying prescription drugs because of the cost, according to the AARP.
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Jul
10
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Physical Therapists Say Proper Fit And Use Of Walkers And Canes Can Prevent Fall-Related Injuries In Elderly
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The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid fall-related injuries. This advice comes in response to a study publish
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Jul
08
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Older People Benefit From Progressive Resistance Strength Training
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Progressive resistance strength training not only helps older adults become stronger but also makes their everyday life easier, a Cochrane Review suggests.
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Jul
08
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Alzheimer's Patients Fight For Quicker Medicare Coverage
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NPR reports on the struggle of Alzheimer's patients who don't have health insurance trying to find ways to pay for their care and lobby for greater protections for themselves.
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Jul
07
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President Calls For Medicare Payment Rate Revisions
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President Obama reiterated his call to adjust Medicare reimbursement rates as a part of his broad push for health reform in a meeting with nine reporters, including writers from local newspapers, Wednesday.
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Jul
07
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Number Of Patients With Dementia On The Rise
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At 81, Alberta Sabin's mind is not as sharp as it used to be, and she knows it. She frequently misplaces common items, forgets names and appointments, some of the most frustrating aspects of memory loss, she says.
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Jul
07
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High Risk Of Dementia For Middle-Aged People Living Alone
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Middle-aged people living alone have twice the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life compared with married or cohabiting people.
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Jul
07
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Alzheimer's Research Yields Potential Drug Target
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Scientists at UC Santa Barbara and several other institutions have found laboratory evidence that a cluster of peptides may be the toxic agent in Alzheimer's disease.
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Jul
02
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Three cheers for statins: multiple studies highlight benefits of its use among elderly
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A slew of statin-supporting studies have been released recently. They tout the blood thinner's benefits for the elderly on everything from heart disease to Alzheimer's to stroke.
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