Senior Population Growth Increases Demand for Care
In the coming years, our world will see significant changes in the senior citizen population due to the aging of the Baby Boomer generation. And, this isn’t happening steadily: the senior citizen population is projected to double from approximately 43 million to 83 million by 2050. With this increase in the aging population comes the …
Can You Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Healthy living is key to helping you stay physically and mentally fit. By embracing a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, a nutritious diet, sufficient rest, socialization and reduced stress, you can improve both your physical and mental health. According to current research, healthy living choices could even reduce the risk of developing brain disorders …
Understanding Dementia
Dementia has been defined as a significant decline in a person’s cognitive abilities due to damaged brain cells that disable cognitive functions. Dementia symptoms may range from memory loss to a decline in thinking, communication and behavior skills. In the case of Alzheimer’s, damaged cells in the hippocampus area of the brain affect memory and learning, …