How to Convince Your Parent to Move to Assisted Living

Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely...


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How do age, sex, hormones and genetics affect dementia biomarkers in the blood?

A new study has found important clues about the roles age, sex, hormonal changes and genetics play in how certain biomarkers for dementia are expressed in the blood, according to a new study.


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Lone Star Limitations – Texas Further Narrows the Use of Non-Competes with Medical Professionals

Key Takeaways On June 20, 2025, Texas enacted S.B.1318, which limits the scope of non-compete agreements applicable to licensed physicians and now, other “health care professionals.”  The law builds upon existing limitations for non-competes under Texas law, by further narrowing time and geographic limitations for practitioners, and it caps the existing buyout provision at a... Continue Reading


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Integrative approach reveals promising candidates for Alzheimer's disease risk factors or targets for therapeutic intervention

A new study provides solutions to the pressing need to identify factors that influence Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk or resistance while providing an avenue to explore potential biological markers and therapeutic targets. The researchers integrated computational and functional approaches that enabled them to identify not only specific genes whose alterations predicted increased AD risk in humans and behavioral impairments in AD fruit fly models but also showed that reversing the gene changes has a neuroprotective effect in living organisms.


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Mother’s Decision to Refuse Potential Dialysis Worries Daughter

Dear Carol: I moved my 76-year-old mother in with me after her early memory loss diagnosis. Mom has multiple health problems, but...


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Discovery offers new insights into skin healing in salmon

Scientists have discovered cells in the skin of Atlantic salmon that offer new insights into how wounds heal, tissues regenerate, and cellular transitions support long-term skin health.


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New genetic test can diagnose brain tumors in as little as two hours

Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumors that will cut the time it takes to classify them from 6-8 weeks, to as little as two hours.The team utilized the new approach during 50 brain tumor surgeries to deliver rapid, intraoperative diagnoses. This approach has achieved a 100% success rate, providing diagnostic results in under two hours from surgery and detailed tumor classifications within minutes of sequencing.


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Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place...


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Researchers identify molecular glues that protect insulin-producing cells from damage related to diabetes

Researchers have discovered a novel approach to protecting insulin-producing beta cells from the damaging effects of glucolipotoxicity - a harmful condition linked to the progression of type 2 diabetes (T2D). These findings could lead to promising treatments targeting beta cell dysfunction.


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Man Forced to Concede His Lawyer Is “Not a Real Person”

Not much intelligence was displayed here, artificial or otherwise.


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Burning for Beauty: How TikTok Skin Trends Are Harming Young Girls

Teens are diving into intense skincare routines inspired by TikTok, often slathering on six or more products daily, sometimes over ten in just minutes, chasing beauty ideals that favor lighter, flawless skin. But new research warns this digital trend comes at a high cost: irritation, allergies, and deep-seated social pressures around race and beauty.


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HIV drugs offer 'substantial' Alzheimer's protection, new research indicates

The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers believe.


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Green Glove Trademark Application Gets Red Light From Federal Circuit

In a precedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently blessed the test used by the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) for denying registration to PT Medisafe Technologies for a single color — dark green — as applied to chloroprene medical examination gloves....
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Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users

People who have been taking antidepressants for more than two years are substantially more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms compared to short-term users when they come off the medication, finds a new study.


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Gut bacteria and acetate, a great combination for weight loss

Researchers have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice, as long as bacteria of the Bacteroides species is also present. When both these conditions are met, gut bacteria can eliminate more sugars from the gut and promote the burning of fats for energy in the host.


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Imitation Game: Legal Considerations with Dupes-Based Business Models

Lower-cost products that are inspired by luxury or well-known branded products —often called “dupes”—have been a fixture in the consumer marketplace for decades. From store-brand pain relievers sold in similar packaging next to their name-brand counterparts to the emergence of “smell-alike” perfumes, the concept of offering a more affordable alternative to a popular product is not new....
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CAR-T cell therapy for cancer causes 'brain fog,' study shows

Cancer treatment with a cell-based immunotherapy causes mild cognitive impairment, a Stanford Medicine team found. They also identified compounds that could treat it.


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Newfound mechanism rewires cellular energy processing for drastic weight loss

Mice genetically engineered to lack the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30 percent of their body weight in a week.


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Focused ultrasound halts growth of debilitating brain lesions

A new, incision-free technique developed at UVA Health to treat debilitating brain lesions called cerebral cavernous malformations, or cavernomas, has shown great promise in early testing, halting the growth of the lesions almost entirely.


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The ‘AARP Caregiver Answer Book’ Will Become a Classic

I was honored when asked to provide my thoughts about the then-forthcoming The AARP Caregiver Answer Book by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and...


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Drunken Mule-Rider Accused of Assault With Deadly Raccoon

Even in Kentucky the assault charge isn't going to stick.


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Hyperbaric oxygen treatment provide long-term relief for radiation-induced injuries

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment provides long-term relief for patients suffering from late radiation-induced injuries after treatment of cancer in the lower abdominal area. Five years after hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the positive effects remain.


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How serious is your brain injury? New criteria will reveal more

Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for patients. The new framework expands the assessment beyond immediate clinical symptoms. Added criteria would include biomarkers, CT and MRI scans, and factors, such as other medical conditions and how the trauma occurred.


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Setting Boundaries with Difficult Elderly Parents

When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are...


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New pace of aging measurement reveals trajectories of healthspan and lifespan in older people

A newly refined method for measuring the Pace of Aging in population-based studies provides a powerful tool for predicting risks associated with aging, including chronic illness, cognitive impairment, disability, and mortality. The method offers researchers and policy makers a novel approach to quantify how quickly individuals and populations experience age-related health decline.


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Intestinal bacteria influence aging of blood vessels

The aging of the innermost cell layer of blood vessels leads to cardiovascular diseases. Researchers have now shown for the first time that intestinal bacteria and their metabolites contribute directly to vascular aging. As people age, the bacterial composition in their gut changes, resulting in fewer 'rejuvenating' and more harmful substances in the body.


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Significant declines in maternal mental health across US

A new study reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the United States between 2016 and 2023. The study also found modest but measurable declines in self-reported physical health during the same period.


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Top Excuses from Siblings Who Don’t Help with Caregiving

Unfair as it may seem, even in families with many adult children, one sibling usually becomes the primary caregiver for their aging...


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When climate disasters hit, they often leave long-term health care access shortages

Immediate recovery efforts receive the most attention after severe natural disasters, yet new data from researchers at Drexel University and the University of Maryland suggests these climate events often also leave a critical long-term -- and often unaddressed -- problem in declines in access to health care.


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Common supplement reverses premature aging in landmark human trial

A rare genetic disorder called Werner syndrome causes premature aging and devastating health complications from an early age, yet treatment options have been lacking. New hope emerges from Chiba University, where researchers conducted the first clinical trial using nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor to NAD+ that s been linked to anti-aging effects. The double-blind trial revealed that NR not only safely boosted NAD+ levels but also improved cardiovascular health, reduced skin ulcers, and helped protect kidney function in patients.


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Brain training game offers new hope for drug-free pain management

A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain -- offering hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.


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Father’s Day as a Caregiver: Remembering Dad Before Dementia

As with every Father’s Day, this Father’s Day, I’ll have fond memories of my dad, as will many caregivers and adult children....


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Engineered microglia show promise for treating Alzheimer's and other brain diseases

A new way to deliver disease-fighting proteins throughout the brain may improve the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, according to scientists. By engineering human immune cells called microglia, the researchers have created living cellular 'couriers' capable of responding to brain pathology and releasing therapeutic agents exactly where needed.


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Chronic renal failure: Discovery of a crucial biomarker

Scientists have identified microRNA able to protect small blood vessels and support kidney function after severe injury.


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Coping with the Stigma of Dementia

People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...


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Mindfulness and brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks

A new study suggests that mindfulness training and/or non-invasive brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks and feelings of urgency in patients with 'latchkey incontinence.'


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Shorter radiation therapy after prostate surgery safe, study finds

Researchers found that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a form of high-dose radiation delivered in just five sessions, is as safe as conventional treatment, with similar side effects and a similar impact on quality of life.


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How to Cope With a Senior’s Complaining and Negativity

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Vitamin D supplements show signs of protection against biological aging

A randomized trial suggests vitamin D can protect against telomere shortening, which is linked to risk of age-related disease.


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New method paves way for fewer severe birth injuries

High birth weight is the main risk factor for birth injuries to the anal sphincter muscles of the person giving birth, according to a new study. This new method for predicting the risks could improve care and reduce injuries.


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Seniority Authority presents: A Caregiver’s Toolbox with Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - June 2025 #2

The New York State Education Department said it won’t rescind a ban on the use of Indigenous mascots and names in public schools despite a threat from the Trump administration to pull its federal funding, telling the U.S. Department of Education instead that it’s willing to broaden the regulation’s reach....
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Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action

Elder Abuse Awareness: Shattering Myths and Taking Action //// By: Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member   //// June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. This global event aims to foster a better understanding of … Continue reading Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action →


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Scientists test real-time view of brain's waste removal

A new device that monitors the waste-removal system of the brain may help to prevent Alzheimer s and other neurological diseases, according to a new study. In the study, participants were asleep when they wore the device: a head cap embedded with electrodes that measures shifts in fluid within brain tissue, the neural activity from sleep to wakefulness and changes in the brain s blood vessels.


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Epilepsy is more common in patients with frontotemporal dementia than expected

According to a recent study, in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), epileptic seizures are significantly more common than previously known. The discovery deepens understanding of the symptoms of this memory disorder and emphasises the importance of taking epileptic seizures into account in the treatment and monitoring of patients.


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Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. v. Halicki

Ninth Circuit holds that custom Ford Mustang called “Eleanor,” which appeared in four films from 1974 to 2000, is not entitled to character copyright protection under Towle test and that licensor of custom car design did not breach settlement agreement relating to rights in certain Eleanor-like designs......
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Collaboration in Action: Solving eDiscovery Challenges with the Right Partners

With continued data challenges impacting investigations and discovery, Richard Clark, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Marketing at CloudNine, sits down with Adam Shirley, President of Legal Eagle, for a candid conversation on the evolving landscape of eDiscovery in the age of modern data.


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IBD on the rise: International research highlights spread in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

New research conducted by an international consortium shows that IBD and related conditions are now spreading through developing regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.


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How Often Should I Visit Mom When She First moves Into a Care Facility?

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the number of...


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