The Importance of Balance in Fall Prevention

Each year, one in three adults age 65 and over takes a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Our inner ear controls balance, and as … Continue reading The Importance of Balance in Fall Prevention

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Link Found Between Anemia and Dementia

A new study by researchers at the University of California San Francisco has found a higher incidence of dementia among seniors with anemia.  The long-term study tracked 2,552 adults in … Continue reading Link Found Between Anemia and Dementia

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Are Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease the Same Thing?

The short answer to this question is no. Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by various conditions or diseases.  Unlike Alzheimer’s, which is progressive and irreversible, some causes of … Continue reading Are Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease the Same Thing?

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Lifestyle Choices to Delay or Even Prevent Onset of Dementia

Certain lifestyle choices, such as exercise and diet, may help support brain health and delay or even prevent the onset of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.  There is a … Continue reading Lifestyle Choices to Delay or Even Prevent Onset of Dementia

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Tai Chi Can Help Fight Depression In Seniors

Although older adults are at an increased risk for depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the condition is not a normal part of aging, as is … Continue reading Tai Chi Can Help Fight Depression In Seniors

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