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A New Brain Implant Possible Cure For Parkinson’e Disease
A new brain implant may lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological illnesses. Currently, Doctors electrically stimulate various areas of the brain to treat conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, and depression. The treatment sends electrical impulses to control the activity of the brain and central nervous system. Doctors sometimes also use this technique to improve…
Read MoreHospital Emergency Rooms Increasing Safety For Seniors
Hospital emergency rooms (ER) are upgrading and renovating their facilities so as to increase the safety of their aged patients. Right now, many hospital emergency rooms are noisy, have glaring lights, slippery floors, and no privacy. Indeed, these conditions are dangerous even for younger patents. Many senior citizens are physically frail and have trouble walking.…
Read MoreHoliday Recommendations For Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Holiday recommendations for caregivers taking care of Alzheimer’s patients is long overdue. They have their hands full taking care of their Alzheimer’s patients throughout the year. But their responsibilities and stress levels really go up during the Holiday season. In this regard, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has issued a list of recommendations to…
Read MoreBronchitis Or Pneumonia: Is There An Obvious Difference?
Bronchitis and pneumonia have several things in common but are also different. Most people can’t tell the difference, but the key is to take care of either one, before it gets worse. For example, one basic similarity is a cough that lasts for weeks. After that, there are some key differences. Let’s review them. …
Read MoreFlu Shot Vaccine, This Week Last Call, Get Your Shot
Flu shot vaccines are being heavily promoted this week to the public by the CDC (Centers For Disease Control). The CDC has dedicated this week as the National Influenza Vaccination Week. It is a way to promote and highlight the importance of everyone getting their flu shots now before winter arrives. The 2017 flu was…
Read MoreChronic Pain Afflicts Seniors More Than Other Age Groups
Chronic pain affects senior citizens aged 65+ more so than for any other age group. Is it just age related or are there other factors involved? Chronic pain among seniors can be so painful, to the point that 20% of aged adults report having to stop daily activities that included sports, exercise, and work.…
Read MoreEarly Onset Alzheimer’s; What You Need To Know
Early onset Alzheimer’s disease is not typically associated with older adults aged 65+. That age group is diagnosed with the full-blown version of this terrible illness. In facet, the early onset most often occurs in adults younger than 65 years of age. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease, which means it will only get worse over…
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Read MoreMedicare Premiums, Deductibles For Seniors To Be Higher In 2019
Medicare premiums and deductibles for senior citizens will rise in 2019, the Center For Medicare Services (CMS) announced last week. For example, monthly premiums for Part B, will rise to $135.50 in 2019 from $134 in 2018. Part B covers doctors’ appointments and outpatient hospital care. The deductible for Part B coverage will rise by…
Read MoreHand Washing Day Is Today, October 15th. Wash Hands, Stay Healthy
Hand Washing Day is observed every year on October 15th. It was first started by the Global Hand Washing Partnership in 2008. This awareness strongly encourages all peoples around the world to wash their hands with soap. Hand washing on a regular basis will help you avoid getting sick as well as spreading germs. For example,…
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