At an early age, we learn the tale of George Washington’s misadventure with the cherry tree and his bold admittance to his parents, “I cannot tell a lie; I chopped down the cherry tree!” Truthfulness is embedded within our character, and in many cases telling a tiny white lie can wrack us with guilt. But […]
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Probably among the most noble and admirable choices adult children will make is to open up their house to an aging parent. Our parents raised and took care of us when we needed help and support, so it seems like a no-brainer to reciprocate when it becomes unsafe for Mom or Dad to live alone. […]
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The significant effects of staying physically active throughout the aging process are remarkable; however, for people that have Parkinson’s, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several recent studies are exposing direct links between exercise and Parkinson’s, including the largest clinical study thus far, in which patients who exercised a […]
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Remember weekend dinners at Grandma’s, whenever the whole family came together round the table to have a hearty meal, conversations, and laughter? Unfortunately, with many families now living far away from their older members of the family, along with so many urgent needs pulling us in numerous directions, it is difficult to continue this tradition […]
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For those who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease, we are all too familiar with amyloid plaques, the troublesome buildup thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But is it possible that the buildup is, in fact, helpful? Neuroscientists Rudolph Tanzi and Robert Moir, from Harvard’s influential teaching hospital, Massachusetts General, are making breakthroughs with […]
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Could It Be True? Telling Lies to Someone with Alzheimer’s May Be Best.
in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Care Tips, Home Care by Generations at HomeAt an early age, we learn the tale of George Washington’s misadventure with the cherry tree and his bold admittance to his parents, “I cannot tell a lie; I chopped down the cherry tree!” Truthfulness is embedded within our character, and in many cases telling a tiny white lie can wrack us with guilt. But […]
5 Key Questions to Ask Before Moving Mom in with You
in Care Tips, Family Caregiving, Home Care by Generations at HomeProbably among the most noble and admirable choices adult children will make is to open up their house to an aging parent. Our parents raised and took care of us when we needed help and support, so it seems like a no-brainer to reciprocate when it becomes unsafe for Mom or Dad to live alone. […]
How to Fight the Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease with Exercise
in Home Care, Senior Health by Generations at HomeThe significant effects of staying physically active throughout the aging process are remarkable; however, for people that have Parkinson’s, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several recent studies are exposing direct links between exercise and Parkinson’s, including the largest clinical study thus far, in which patients who exercised a […]
Senior Malnutrition—The Crisis Nobody Is Talking About
in Diet and Nutrition, Home Care, Senior Health by Generations at HomeRemember weekend dinners at Grandma’s, whenever the whole family came together round the table to have a hearty meal, conversations, and laughter? Unfortunately, with many families now living far away from their older members of the family, along with so many urgent needs pulling us in numerous directions, it is difficult to continue this tradition […]
How Rethinking Decades of Alzheimer’s Research Could Lead to a Cure
in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Home Care by Generations at HomeFor those who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease, we are all too familiar with amyloid plaques, the troublesome buildup thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But is it possible that the buildup is, in fact, helpful? Neuroscientists Rudolph Tanzi and Robert Moir, from Harvard’s influential teaching hospital, Massachusetts General, are making breakthroughs with […]