AARP Webplace
Web site: http://www.aarp.org/
This site has a caregiving section that discusses caregiving options and includes information on caregiver support, long-term care financing, help with hom
Am I Experiencing Depression or Grieving?
Although the two overlap, there are distinct differences between depression and grieving. Identifying these differences in the elderly is a bit more challenging mainly due to other age related changes
Exercise Could Stem Alzheimer's Onset
Researchers have discovered yet another reason to hit the gym.
A new study of older adults who were at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease claims that moderate physical activity can prevent shrinka
New Protein Found In Brains of Alzheimer's Patients
Researchers in Minnesota have identified a new protein in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients that is linked to memory problems. Plus, American children are getting the message when it comes to fruit a
Hearing Loss Could Lead to Dementia
If hearing loss goes untreated, a condition called “auditory deprivation” occurs; this has been confirmed by scientific studies. Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop deme