We are in the middle of a typical August in Kentucky.  Daytime highs reach over 90 with high humidity and little if any relief at night.  The danger of dehydration is real for everyone from the youngest to the oldest.  Do you know what to look for or how to protect your elderly loved ones from [...]

Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy was hospitalized this weekend with what first was feared to be a stroke. He is undergoing tests and may in fact, have had a series of seizures. Sen. Kennedy and family had good reason to be concerned and acted quickly.
Stroke is the nation’s third leading cause of death. There are [...]

I have discovered I write frequently on how to increase and maintain brain power. Some would say this ought to be a clue for me regarding one of my greatest subconscious needs or fears. Ok, so I am not the sharpest pencil in the pack. At least I admit it! The [...]

More than 5 million elderly people have a hard time remembering things, sorting through daily decisions and even sometimes knowing what day it is, according to the first national estimate of how commonly the minds of aging Americans are starting to fade.
Using detailed evaluations of a nationally representative sample of 856 people age 71 [...]

For many Americans, a holiday provides one of the few times during the year that adults and their elder loved ones spend quality time together. Holidays may be a time when families face and discuss the difficult decisions about finding care for their older relative. Any one of the behaviors listed may or may [...]

A reader recently asked how she can wake her spouse in less than five minutes without screaming at him. My suggestion is that she scream, not at him to wake him, but about the fact that he is showing classic signs of a common sleep disorder called sleep apnea . Symptoms of [...]

May I have one more cup of coffee please!
If men ever needed a reason to justify that extra cup of coffee, here it is. Four or more cups of coffee a day appear to reduce the risk of gout, Canadian researchers said recently. Gout is a painful joint disorder caused by a buildup of [...]

Think you won’t run into your grandparents at your local tanning salon? According to new research, you just might. In fact, a recent health survey of American adults suggests that while 20 percent of 18-39 year olds visited tanning beds, as many as 10 percent of those between 50 and 64 years of age [...]

You know I am an advocate for pet ownership and adoption, especially for the elderly.  Now, researchers have added weight to my argument that senior living and aging in place can be more enjoyable with the companionship of a pet, more specifically, a cat.  Whether its a cute kitty or a tubby tabby like [...]

It would seem that the old wives’ tale “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has borne fruit again in that a new study suggests that apples, bananas and oranges protect against neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s. The website, Medical News Today, reports on the results of a recent study conducted in both the [...]