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Consequences of elder abuse leave victims feeling isolated, vulnerable, powerless
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoAs the population ages, a silent epidemic threatens to undermine the dignity and well-being of...
6 surprising signs of hearing loss
BrainHQ via AOL· 12 hours agoIt drives your spouse crazy, but you frequently need to turn up the volume on the TV. Or you find yourself asking friends to say things again because you...
Prostate meds might help prevent Lewy body dementia
United Press International via Yahoo News· 1 day agoCertain prostate medications might help reduce the risk of Lewy body dementia, a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests. Photo by Adobe...
Family's genes offer clue to delaying onset of Alzheimer's
Napa Valley Register· 15 hours agoScientists studying a family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer’s found some carry a genetic oddity...
6 steps that train your brain to break bad habits
BrainHQ via AOL· 14 hours agoHabits are often a good thing. When was the last time you forgot to brush your teeth? Or didn’t put on your seatbelt before pulling out of the driveway?...
Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps
ABC 26 New Orleans· 7 days agoOne in four older adults in the U.S. will fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken...
Do you know who to call or what to expect when someone dies?
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 7 days agoMichelle Budge, Deseret News An elderly woman dies in her sleep, found in the morning by her...
Heat wave warning issued to seniors
Newsweek· 4 days agoThe advent of summer has cranked up the temperature dial for many Americans, but the extreme heat blanketing some areas has sparked warnings for seniors...
Rare Colombian family genes offer potential weapon against Alzheimer’s
Interesting Engineering· 2 days agoThe question was whether a single copy of this gene mutation could offer any protective benefit....
Seniors especially susceptible to heat; tips to stay cool and safe
WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey· 4 days agoToo much heat is not good for anyone, but it can be especially dangerous for the seniors among us....
