SPANDEX NOT REQUIRED Here’s some great news regarding exercising our brains that may even appeal to those of us who view any physical exercise beyond thumbing our TV remote as excessive. Aerobics have long been recognized as a workout proven to trim thighs and waistlines while also improving stamina and cardio-vascular health. Now an author [...]
SIMPLE AS 1, 2, 3 Recognize the symptoms. Call 911. Chew an aspirin while awaiting the arrival of emergency personnel. It’s just that simple. Or at least it should be. Amazingly, more than 133,000 Americans will die from approximately 935,000 heart attacks this year, and another 300,000 will die from cardiac arrest. So why are [...]
Great news for those wondering if they possess a brain condition known to frequently cause Alzheimer’s: You no longer have to undergo an autopsy to learn the results. ELI LILY TEST APPROVED BY FDA The presence of brain amyloid plaques are known to be consistent with Alzheimer’s disease and up until now their development could [...]
DEMENTIA AND THE ELDERLY This week, I attended the second of the four 2012 Mindshare Lectures presented by the Greater Dallas Alzheimer’s Association. Dr. Richard O’Brian, from the Johns Hopkins Medical Center, spoke on “Dementia and the Elderly.” That is a topic that could provide a bunch of repeat information, but I went anyway, because [...]
GREEN-FIELD LIBRARY The Alzheimer’s Association’s Green-Field Library now offers a fabulous online resource that includes 5,000 books, journals, videos and CDs. In addition, expert librarians can guide you to the right resources through e-mail, Live Chat, telephone, and mail. The library produces comprehensive resource lists on frequently requested topics, a selection of the best Web [...]
Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D provide coverage for diabetic services and supplies. MEDICARE PART B Medicare Part B covers the services that may affect people who have diabetes as well as some preventive services for people who are at risk for diabetes. Diabetic Screenings for those with specific risk factors or conditions Diabetes [...]
DEFINITION OF DIABETIC SHOES Wikipedia defines diabetic shoes as specially designed shoes, or shoe inserts, intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics. They are also referred to as extra depth or therapeutic shoes. The primary goal of therapeutic footwear is to prevent complications, which can include strain, ulcers, calluses, or even amputations [...]
This is just a sweet video. This granny is blind, has macular degeneration, and is 90 years old. Her grandson, Adam Fogie, put up “My 90 Year Old Grandma” as a Facebook page for her. I love it when he dances with her at the end.
COMPANION AS COMMUNICATOR My mother lost much of her hearing following a big stroke just before her 80th birthday. Of all those around her, she could most easily understand and communicate with me. Perhaps it was the familiarity of my voice and facial communications, or the lower tone of my voice, but for the years [...]
BUY A BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR FOR HOME USE Some people are anxious when they visit the doctor which can affect the accuracy of their blood pressure reading. A more accurate method may be to monitor blood pressure at home. Also, if your doctor says your blood pressure should be monitored on a regular basis, it [...]
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