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People With Alzheimer's Take Conflicting Meds
Alzheimer's patients may be taking conflicting drugs. People with Alzheimer's may be taking medication to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease while taking other prescriptions that have the opposite effect.
Prescriptions with incompatible goals »
Medicare Drug Plans Change Coverage for Alzheimer’s Medications
Medicare has recently changed their coverage for Alzheimer’s medications. The Medicare prescription drug plans made changes relevant to people with Alzheimer's disease.
Are your medications still covered? »
Removing Dormant Cells May Slow Aging Process, Delay Disease
Removing cells may slow the aging process and delay diseases in the elderly. Removing these cells may help the elimination of age-related diseases like arthritis and cataracts.
Getting rid of harmful cells »
GPS Shoes: A New Way to Track Alzheimer’s Wanderers?
People with Alzheimer's disease who have wandered away from home is one of a caregiver's biggest concerns. GPS shoes give caregivers a new way track Alzheimer's wanderers.
Finding those who are lost »
When It Comes to Caregiving, Personal Connections May Trump Family Ties
Personal connections are affecting family caregiving. Caregivers prefer to take care of people who took care of them.
Why family bonds are weaker »
Fed Up With the Drug Shortage, Obama Tells FDA to Intervene
Obama recently ordered the FDA to monitor and respond to prescription drug shortages. Obama tells the FDA to further its efforts to reduce the number of prescription drug shortages currently plaguing the healthcare system.
Shortages tripled in last five years »
Recession Dealing a Blow to Health of Seniors and Caregivers Alike
The recession has had a negative effect on the health of both seniors and their caregivers. The health problems of elders have increased due to the recession.
Forcing elderly to make tough trade-offs »
Medicare Offers New Preventive Screening Benefits
New Medicare preventive benefits will help pay for people to be tested for depression and alcohol misuse. Medicare's new preventive screening benefits ensures that seniors no longer have to pay for these screenings.
Some counseling sessions covered too »
CLASS Act Implementation Halted
The CLASS Act, part of the Affordable Care Act, has been halted by the Obama Administration. The CLASS Act was meant to save the government money while giving people the option to purchase affordable long-term care insurance.
Plan deemed unsustainable »
After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Glen Campbell’s Final Tour is a Family Affair
After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Glen Campbell’s final tour will be a family affair. Glen Campbell announced his Alzheimer diagnosis this past summer.
Glen Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer's »
Nursing Facilities See Improvement in 90% of Quality Measures
Nursing facilities show improvement in quality measures. Nursing homes have been improving care quality for several years--with no signs of slowing down their progress.
Improvements in nursing home care »
It’s Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage
Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins October 15, 2011 and ends December 7, 2011. During this time window, seniors can enroll in a Medicare plan, change an existing plan, move to a new one, change drug coverage benefits or dis-enroll.
Medicare Coverage »
Senate Report Concludes That Some Companies Schedule Care to Maximize Profits
Heath care companies have been accused of questionable practices because they are configuring their home health care schedules to make the most of Medicare payouts.
Just a harmless business practice? »
Breaking a Hip Elevates Risk of Death in Elderly Women
Elderly women who break a hip may be five times more likely to die. The study indicated that women who break their hip have an increased risk of short-term death.
Immobility can be deadly »
Monitoring a Person’s Vital Signs? There’s an App for that
You can now monitor an elder's vital signs through your smartphone. New technology is transforming smart phones and tablets into portable vital-sign monitors capable of detecting dangerous health conditions.
Catch deadly irregular heartbeat »
Courtesy of Steve Jobs, A Caregiver’s Commencement Speech
Steve Jobs has left a commencement speech that caregivers can benefit from while being the co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc.
The importance of your life's picture »
Laughter May Be As Effective as Meds in Dementia Treatment
Laughter has proven to be an effective dementia treatment. New research indicates that laughter may be just as effective as antipsychotic medications for reducing anxiety in elderly people with dementia.
A medicine with no known side-effects »
Beat It: Post-Stroke Speech Recovery through Music
To assist in post-stroke speech recovery, the healing power of music may have its roots in rhythm and long-term memory, according to recent research.
Singing familiar lyrics is easiest »
Diabetes Puts Elderly at Greater Risk for Alzheimer's and Dementia
Connection discovered between dementia risk and diabetes. As many as one-quarter of Americans over the age of 60 could have a significantly increased risk for Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
Large percentage of seniors at risk »
Obama Proposes Medicare Changes to Help Reduce Deficit
Medicare changes proposed by president Obama could have a substantial impact on future beneficiaries.
Newcomers hit the hardest »

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