Best of 2024: 8 Ways to Deal with False Dementia Accusations

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Seniors with dementia might make terrible accusations “You stole my wallet and all myRead More


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Study advances possible blood test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with no signs of memory, disorientation, and slowed thinking to those with early signs of mild cognitive impairment. Decreases were more prominent in women with moderate or severe stages of the disease. Declines in men were evident in only one molecule, revealing a disease-specific difference between the men and women.


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Study sheds light on depression in community-dwelling older adults

Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States.


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One of the world's largest social programs greatly reduced tuberculosis among the most vulnerable

Brazil's Bolsa Fam lia Program, one of the world's largest conditional cash transfer programs, was responsible for the reduction of more than half the number of tuberculosis cases and deaths among those living in extreme poverty and indigenous groups.


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Best of 2024: How Often Should Seniors Bathe? 3 Essential Health Tips

Bathing is a common struggle between seniors and caregivers Getting an older adult to bathe is a struggle for manyRead More


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