Have you ever left your doctor’s office realizing you forgot to ask an important question? Or maybe you were upset because you didn’t fully understand the doctor’s instructions. Not getting what you want out of a doctor visit can be frustrating. However, there are things you can do to prepare ahead of time. Check out this […]
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Maintaining an active lifestyle with activities ranging from moderate to vigorous intensity, such as exercise, walking, and gardening can promote a variety of health benefits for older people. Talk to your healthcare provider about strategies to help you live your best life!
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If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening, walking around your favorite store, or any movement outside of sitting down. According to the
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Did you know that while you are asleep your brain is still hard at work? Lack of sleep impairs your ability to reason, solve problems, and focus on details. Studies show that sleep helps restore the brain by removing toxins like beta-amyloid from the brain. Beta-amyloid is a primary marker of Alzheimer’s disease. Keep reading
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The UChicago Medicine Virtual Community Grand Rounds with Dr. Doriane Miller is tomorrow evening at 6pm. (This is designed to follow our March 5th WVON 1690AM UCM Community Health Hour radio segment – livestream recorded here on the March 5 post). (See agenda attached and below for speaker lineup). Tomorrow, Thursday, March 17th, is the virtual Community Grand
It’s important to spend quality time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease. It can also help grow and strengthen their connection to you. Shared activities are a great way
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Created by RADC social worker, Cháron Cannon, MSW, LSW, the Caregiver Resource List is a simplified version of the yearly resource list for caregivers. This site can assist caregivers in the Chicagoland region find respite care, legal services, support groups, and much more. Click here to look inside! #SocialWorkMonth
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Alzheimer’s disease can cause changes in intimacy for a person with the disease as well as their caregivers. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease need to feel that someone loves and cares about them. As a caregiver, here are a few ways to help someone with Alzheimer’s cope with changes in intimacy Let the person know
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The Region IV Area Agency on Aging is hosting a virtual event to engage communities in conversation around Alzheimer’s and dementia, and we thought you may be interested in attending! Please find more information below: Region IV Area Agency on Aging (RIV AAA) proudly presents “Fortune Cookies,” a virtual event aimed at engaging people impacted
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