Blog Posts in December, 2019
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Commonly prescribed drugs are tied to nearly 50% higher dementia risk in older adults, study says
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanTake a look at this article posted by CNN in June. It discusses a link between commonly prescribed prescription drugs and dementia. https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/24/health/dementia-risk-drug-study/index.htmlContinue Reading -
Caregiver Holiday Tips
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanThese tips may come in handy when planning for the holiday season! Please read and share them with your friends, loved ones and fellow caregivers. https://www.alzheimersla.org/holiday-tips/Continue Reading -
Holiday Scams Targeting the Elderly
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanThe holiday season brings out the bad guys in force. Scams targeting the elderly ramp up this time of year because con artists know that seniors are both more vulnerable and more charitable with Christmas around the corner. Seniors can take steps to ensure they aren’t being ripped off, and adult children can be vigilant of their parents’ finances and interactions to hopefully catch potential scams ...Continue Reading -
EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanEVERYONE HAS A STORY I came across this post from The Conversation Project , over Thanksgiving weekend. It serves as a wonderful reminder that even festive occasions are a good place to talk about your wishes. As we gather with friends and family this holiday season, take the time to find out what is really important to those we love. Could there be a better gift? Maureen Jennings gathered family ...Continue Reading -
Caregiver Tips Video 10: Warning Signs
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanDifferentiating between normal forgetfulness due to aging or a more serious disease is complicated… https://youtu.be/4-IpfsWhWcUContinue Reading
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