As people age they often find themselves spending more time at home alone. This can affect your health and well-being. Read and share this infographic (provided by the National Institute on Aging), to learn how you can stay connected to others as you age:
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Here is a message from the National Institute on Aging: People with Alzheimer’s may not see as well as they used to, making it a problem to navigate around the house safely. Here are some changes you can make around the house that may reduce their risk of falling: Simplify the home. Too much
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While cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and thinking skills as a person grows older, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The study results were published in the Dec. 20, issue of Neurology, the
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Healthy Eating and Alzheimer’s Disease ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVING Eating healthy foods helps everyone stay well. It’s even more important for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips for healthy eating. Buying and Preparing Food When the person with Alzheimer’s disease lives with you: Buy healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products. Be sure to
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Why is mobility important to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners? Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making. As a result, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will eventually become unable to drive. Because most adults have relied on driving all their lives, losing that ability can be so disruptive that it jeopardizes
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Alzheimer’s disease is a complex disorder, for which there is currently no known prevention or cure. Although there is preliminary data to support the benefit of some interventions, nothing at this time has definitively been shown to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. There are healthy actions people can take to improve and maintain health,
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February 5, 20185:00 AM ET ALLISON AUBREY Meredith Miotke for NPR To age well, we must eat well. There has been a lot of evidence that heart-healthy diets help protect the brain. The latest good news: A study recently published in Neurology finds that healthy seniors who had daily helpings of leafy green vegetables —
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Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don’t expect too much. It’s not easy for them to plan their days and do different tasks. People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble deciding what to do each
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e-UPDATE from the ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE EDUCATION & REFERRAL CENTER National Institute on Aging sent this bulletin at 10/10/2017 12:45 PM EDT Household chores: Wash dishes, set the table, prepare food, sweep the floor, dust, sort mail and clip coupons, sort socks and fold laundry. Cooking and baking: Decide what is needed to prepare the dish; measure, mix,
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People experiencing forgetfulness can use a variety of techniques that may help them stay healthy and deal with changes in their memory and mental skills.
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