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Driving and Cognitive Decline: How to Have the Talk

Driving is more than just transportation - it’s freedom, independence, and identity.That’s why conversations about driving safety can be incredibly emotional, especially when a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline. But having “the talk” …
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Is Your Loved One at Risk of Falling? How to Spot Instability Early

Every year, 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older experiences a fall - many of them serious, and many of them preventable. But here’s the critical truth:Falls rarely come out of nowhere.In most …
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Early Cognitive Changes vs. Normal Aging: What’s the difference

It’s a common question that worries many families:Is this normal aging - or something more serious? As we get older, it’s completely natural for certain mental processes to slow down slightly. Occasional forgetfulness, taking …
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How Public Health Campaigns Can Better Serve Caregivers

Caregivers are often the invisible backbone of healthcare systems. Across the world, millions of family members and friends provide unpaid care to aging parents, partners with dementia, and loved ones with chronic illnesses - …
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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia?

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a group of brain disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes - the areas responsible for behavior, personality, language, and movement. Unlike Alzheimer’s …
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Best Hydration Tips for Seniors (with Memory Loss)

Good hydration is essential for everyone, but it’s especially critical for older adults. As we age, the body’s natural sense of thirst diminishes, and medical conditions or medications can further complicate things. For seniors …
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Why Seniors Should Track Symptoms – And How to Help

Whether it’s a new pain, a change in appetite, or an unusual mood shift, even small symptoms can provide early clues about bigger health issues in older adults. But here’s the problem: those changes …
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Early Signs of Dementia: A Practical Checklist

Recognizing the early signs of dementia can be difficult, especially when symptoms are subtle or brushed off as “normal aging.” But spotting these changes early - and acting on them - can make a …
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What Is CTE? Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive, degenerative brain condition caused by repeated head trauma. Once primarily associated with professional athletes, especially football players and boxers, CTE is now recognized as a broader public …
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How Smart Speakers Support Mental Health in Seniors

In today’s tech-driven world, support for seniors isn’t limited to wearables and reminders - it can come from something as simple, and surprisingly powerful, as a voice. Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo (with …
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