Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer's disease

Findings from a new USC Dornsife study suggest that when older adults fall for financial scams, it could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used MRI scans to find that older adults with thinner brain regions linked to memory and decision-making -- areas often affected early in Alzheimer's -- were more likely to be vulnerable to financial scams. The findings offer hope that financial vulnerability could be used as a simple screening tool to help identify early signs of cognitive decline, especially in people over 70.


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Fall Senior Activity Ideas

SilverCuisine.com has a list of 12 suggestions for Seniors

 12 Festive Fall Activities for Adults (silvercuisine.com)

More Summer Activity Ideas

 

GrayingWithGrace.com has 29 suggestions for Senior summer activities

29 Activities to Engage and Inspire Seniors This Summer (grayingwithgrace.com)

Summer Activities

AgingCare.com has a list of 10 outdoor activities recommended for the elderly and their caregivers:  10 Fun Summer Activities for Seniors and Caregivers - AgingCare.com

July 4th Activities

 

SeniorSafetyAdvice.com has a wonderful list of suggestions for July 4th fun:

40 Fun 4th of July Activities For Seniors And The Family (seniorsafetyadvice.com)

Spring Activities for Elders

 

Daily Caring and Considracare have lists of spring activities suitable for the elderly:

DailyCaring.com  5 Fun Spring Activities for Seniors – DailyCaring

ConsidraCare.com 8 Fun and Engaging Spring Activities for Seniors to Enjoy - ConsidraCare

St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Seniors

 

Senior craft ideas from Ella Stewart Care:

St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Seniors - Ella Stewart Care

Valentine's Day Activities for Seniors

 

Valentine's Day ideas from care.com --

9 Valentine's Day ideas for older adults - Care.com Resources

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Medicare Advantage's 10 reminders for winter safety for seniors -- indoors and outdoors:
10 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors | MedicareAdvantage.com

 

December Holiday Activities for Seniors

 

A Place for Mom has more than 35 suggestions for activities for seniors in December. Included are ideas for those living alone, with family, or in senior living. 

See the list here: (2) New Messages! (aplaceformom.com)

Thanksgiving Activities for Seniors

 Gathered Again has compiled a list of 10 Thanksgiving activities for seniors and those with Alzheimer's or dementia. Included are free downloads of games and coloring pages. 

Find the list here:
 10 Thanksgiving Activities for Seniors to Enjoy (And FREE Printables!) (gatheredagain.com)

Fun Halloween Activities for Seniors

Dementia Who! ( Home - DementiaWho! ) created a list of 10 Halloween Activities for seniors and those with dementia -- complete with detailed instructions for their caregivers.

Ideas range from no-carving pumpkin decorating to Halloween wordsearching to cupcake decorating. 

Find the list here: 10 Fun Halloween Activities for Dementia, Seniors & the Elderly - DementiaWho!

Autumn Fun for Seniors

Graying with Grace has 30 suggestions for autumn activities for seniors:

Enjoy the Fall Season: 30 Fun Activity Ideas for Seniors (grayingwithgrace.com)

 

Labor Day Activities for Seniors

 

The Gables on Pelham has a variety of suggestions for Labor Day activities for the elderly--

Labor Day Activities for Seniors - The Gables on Pelham

Encourage Seniors to Stay Active

 

Hot Weather Safety

 

Hot weather can be dangerous for anyone but especially for the elderly. Here is safety advice from the National Institue on Aging - nih.gov

Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

16 WAYS TO ADAPT 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS by Daily Caregiving

 

Whether your seniors like to stay in or go out, Daily Caring-- DailyCaring.com --has suggestions for Independence Day Activities --   16 Ways to Adapt 4th of July Activities for Seniors – DailyCaring

St. Patrick's Day Ideas

Here are fun, festive St. Patrick's Day suggestions for seniors:

Games and contests: 10 Senior Community Activity Ideas: St. Patrick's Day Edition (linkedin.com)

A variety of activities: 8 Fun St. Patrick's Day Activities for Seniors - Oakmont Senior Living

Craft ideas: 20 Easy & Exciting St. Patrick's Day Crafts For Seniors! (loaids.com) 

Sharpening Memory in Late Adulthood: 10 Fun Strategies

Sharpening Memory in Late Adulthood: 10 Fun Strategies: If you know is struggling with their memories, here are ten fun strategies that will help in sharpening memory in late adulthood.

10 Fun Filled New Year's Eve Activities For The Elderly - Serenity Senior Care

10 Fun Filled New Year's Eve Activities For The Elderly - Serenity Senior Care: Make the remaining days of the Year memorable with these fun-filled new Year's eve activities for seniors. It is a great way to make the new Year happy.