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Carmel, CA Zoom Calls Can Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia, New Study Finds
New Prescription Drugs Are Coming With A Hefty Price : By Derek Baine
More and more prescription drugs are coming to market with outrageous wholesale prices and many have wondered whether Medicare and private insurance companies will cover them. They got their answer on Friday for the new Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen when The Department of Veterans Affairs said they won’t cover Aduhelm. Medicare has yet to weigh in. The VA cited the risks of causing series side effects and a lack of evidence that it improves cognitive function in denying coverage. By law, the VA has greater leeway than other government health programs like Medicare and Medicaid to deny coverage of medicines it deems to be of poor value. A group of VA doctors concluded last month that more than 150K veteran beneficiaries diagnosed with Alzheimer’s could receive the drug. However, it would come at a cost of $4 billion annually.
Pebble Beach, CA Zoom Calls Can Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia, New Study Finds
A recent study by the University of West London’s Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory found that video conferencing services like Zoom has helped older people stave off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. The study was massive, analyzing data from 11,418 men and women over the age of 50 who were asked how often they interacted with friends and family online, on the phone and in person. They then completed memory tests which involved recalling keywords at various intervals. Researchers found that regular communication helps seniors maintain long-term memory and those that use online tools have shown less decline in memory than those who don’t. “This shows for the first time the impact of diverse, frequent and meaningful interaction on long-term memory, and specifically, how supplementing more traditional methods with online social activity may achieve that among older adults,†said Snorri Rafnsson, the study’s lead author. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are wonderful people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900. They have also been doing more and more support groups online since the pandemic started, something I believe will continue into the future.
Monterey, CA Dealing With A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease Is Always A Struggle : Try The Montessori Method
Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are wonderful people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. It is always a struggle figuring out how to deal with a loved one, as the symptoms can seem to change from day to day. And unlike most other chronic diseases, there is little that can be done in the way of treatment. One relatively new method has been used for more than a century on special needs children and is being tried out on those with dementia. It’s called the Montessori method for memory care, and it involves teaching a “new†skillset to someone. Just as children need to know how to dress themselves, go to the bathroom, and communicate their needs, so do those with dementia who eventually may completely forget these skills which you and I take for advantage. Using the Montessori Method you will find that it:
- Respects a person’s dignity, personhood and lived experience;
- Allows freedom within your provided structure (essentially allowing a senior to be an improvisational artists of sorts);
- Changes the environment to suit the individual and not the other way around; and
- Takes into account that an individual benefits by serving their community.
Source: HomeCare Magazine, 03/21 P.40
And when all else fails, don’t forget that the Alzheimer’s Association has a 24-hour hotline. If you need some additional support you can reach them at 800-272-3900.
Monterey, CA Zoom Calls Can Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia, New Study Finds ” By Derek Baine
A recent study by the University of West London’s Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory found that video conferencing services like Zoom has helped older people stave off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. The study was massive, analyzing data from 11,418 men and women over the age of 50 who were asked how often they interacted with friends and family online, on the phone and in person. They then completed memory tests which involved recalling keywords at various intervals. Researchers found that regular communication helps seniors maintain long-term memory and those that use online tools have shown less decline in memory than those who don’t. “This shows for the first time the impact of diverse, frequent and meaningful interaction on long-term memory, and specifically, how supplementing more traditional methods with online social activity may achieve that among older adults,†said Snorri Rafnsson, the study’s lead author.  Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are wonderful people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900. They have also been doing more and more support groups online since the pandemic started, something I believe will continue into the future.
Salinas, CA Tips For Warding Off Dementia And Alzheimer’s Disease
Everyone wants to keep their brains working in full order as long as possible, and the key can be healthy living, getting the proper amount of exercise and social interaction. The latter is easier said than done given the massive spreading of coronavirus. Although board games can be fun, with COVID-19 many seniors are turning to video games. According to an AARP survey, 44% of adults over the age of 50 played video games in 2019 versus 38% in 2016. That’s 10 million more older gamers! About a quarter of gamers play multiuser games, which can increase social interaction which will hopefully ward off early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are great people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
Pebble Beach, CA Tips For Warding Off Dementia And Alzheimer’s Disease
Everyone wants to keep their brains working in full order as long as possible, and the key can be healthy living, getting the proper amount of exercise and social interaction. The latter is easier said than done given the massive spreading of coronavirus. Although board games can be fun, with COVID-19 many seniors are turning to video games. According to an AARP survey, 44% of adults over the age of 50 played video games in 2019 versus 38% in 2016. That’s 10 million more older gamers! About a quarter of gamers play multiuser games, which can increase social interaction which will hopefully ward off early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are great people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
Pacific Grove, CA Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease The Greatest Risk For Your Portfolio In Your Golden Years
There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal that talked about prudently investing your retirement funds. However, it noted that the greatest risk was not stock prices or interest rates. Rather, it was a slow cognitive decline. One big mistake or a series of smaller ones can wipe out your entire life savings. To guard against this happening, investment firms like Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group are strengthening the ways they detect possible signs of cognitive decline. This includes making web sites more difficult to navigate for someone with an impaired memory, and monitoring for frequent password changes. Some are notifying a designated family member when they see these signs. Good for them! Many people who start slipping into dementia or Alzheimer’s disease try to hide this from friends and family as they are embarrassed. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are wonderful people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/baby-boomers-biggest-financial-risk-cognitive-decline-11622942343
Pacific Grove, CA Causes And Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s Disease
I volunteered for years for our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association. They are great people and they always have plenty of information and advice. They recently published an article regarding Causes And Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s Disease which was eye opening. Some risk factors like age, family history and genetics we just have to live with. However, there are a number of lifestyle and wellness decisions that you make which can alter your risk for getting this disease. Click on the link below to learn more. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are wonderful people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
Carmel, CA Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease The Greatest Risk For Your Portfolio In Your Golden Years
There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal that talked about prudently investing your retirement funds. However, it noted that the greatest risk was not stock prices or interest rates. Rather, it was a slow cognitive decline. One big mistake or a series of smaller ones can wipe out your entire life savings. To guard against this happening, investment firms like Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group are strengthening the ways they detect possible signs of cognitive decline. This includes making web sites more difficult to navigate for someone with an impaired memory, and monitoring for frequent password changes. Some are notifying a designated family member when they see these signs. Good for them! Many people who start slipping into dementia or Alzheimer’s disease try to hide this from friends and family as they are embarrassed. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are wonderful people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/baby-boomers-biggest-financial-risk-cognitive-decline-11622942343