Diabetes in Older People
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects many older adults. Diabetes occurs when a person’s blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. The good news is that you can take steps to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form of the...
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?
Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine if a person with thinking or memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. To diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors may: Ask the person experiencing symptoms, as well as a family member or friend, questions about overall...
Adapting Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
People with Alzheimer’s need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to...
Coping With Alzheimer’s Behaviors: Rummaging and Hiding Things
Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places where things are stored. They may also hide items around the house. In some cases, there might be a logical reason for...
How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Treated?
Several prescription drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Alzheimer’s disease to help either manage the symptoms of or to treat the disease. Most FDA-approved drugs work best for people in the early or middle stages of Alzheimer’s....
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Thinking About Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease? Five Questions To Consider
Ask yourself the five questions below to help understand your risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease. How old are you? Age is the biggest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Most people with Alzheimer’s develop the disease when they are 65 or older, with...
Brain Health: What is it and Why is it Important?
Brain health affects many aspects of life, including how you think, feel, act, and relate to others. Many factors can affect brain health, including age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as stroke, mood disorders, substance use disorder, and diseases such as...
Sleep Habits for Older Adults
People spend about one-third of their life sleeping or trying to sleep. Being older doesn’t mean you have to be tired. Sleep is important for your body and affects your ability to function during the day. Below are some healthy habits that can help you fall and stay...
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Many factors can affect your weight, including your genes, age, sex, lifestyle, family habits, culture, sleep, and even where you live and work. Some of these factors can make it hard to maintain or achieve a healthy weight. Regardless, following a nutritious...
Safe Driving for Older Adults
While many older adults value the independence of driving, changes that happen with age may alter a person’s ability to drive safely. You may notice driving becoming more difficult over time for yourself or for your loved ones. Changes in health, including medical...
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