Fifteen percent of those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are under 40 and the rate of the illness increases with age. Although the cognitive skills of a person with Parkinson’s are not always affected by the illness, the hand tremors, stiffness and other mobility problems make everyday life difficult. Stress seems to exacerbate the problems …
Archives for November 2022
Planning for the future: For people of all ages
With the end of the year in sight, many of us have already begun to think about New Year’s resolutions we might want to make, such as exercising more, spending more time with our family or losing weight. However, one resolution you should make and follow through on is to do some legal and financial planning. This is true regardless of your …
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Choosing a nursing home facility
While no one ever wants to move to a nursing home, it is estimated that over 40 percent of our senior population will end up in a nursing home for long-term care. There are 18,000 nursing homes in the United States caring for approximately 1.6 million residents. Of these residents, 90 percent are over age 65 and about half are over the age of …
A Primer on caring for someone with dementia
In my practice, I see families who are caring for a loved one who has dementia. This column will explore the basic phases of dementia, the stresses that caregivers go through and how to lower those stresses. First, here are some facts. People over the age of 85 are the fastest growing segment of our population. More than 65 million …
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