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Blood Test Detects Onset of Alzheimer’s a Decade Early
/in Blog/by PortervilleADSThe newest blood test to detect Alzheimer’s may be able to predict the disease 10 years before symptoms occur with 100% accuracy. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging are focusing on a protein in the brain called IRS-1 that may signal the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s. Learn more about this study and what it means for […]
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Tips for the Emerging Sport: Pickleball!
/in Caregiver/by PortervilleADSPickleball is an emerging racquet sport catching the attention of seniors as a fun, low impact sport. So what the heck is Pickleball and does it have anything to do with pickles? This sport is the perfect hodgepodge of ping … Read More
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How to Help Aging Parents with their Pets
/in Caregiver/by PortervilleADSBeloved pets are part of the family, so what happens when your loved ones can no longer care for them due to aging? There are options available to help you and your elderly family member make a decision that is … Read More
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/in Blog/by PortervilleADSDrop in Body Temperature Linked to Dementia
/in Blog/by PortervilleADSIt is normal for people to experience a drop in body temperature with age, but a new study has found that drops in temperature can lead to more than just a chill. A study from Canada found that by increasing body temperature, they could slow the production of beta-amyloid and improve the memory in mice. […]
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/in Blog/by PortervilleADSCrowdfunding for Alzheimer’s
/in Blog/by PortervilleADSAs the Alzheimer’s epidemic looms, funding for research to fight the disease remains hard to come by. The lack of research funds has lead some researchers to turn to alternative means to fund their work, including using crowdfunding sites. Learn more about how researchers are using crowdfunding sites and why some researchers caution against it. […]
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Creating a Playlist for Mom: 30 Songs of Yesteryear
/in Caregiver/by PortervilleADSCreating a playlist for Mom or Dad is a great way to bring back old memories and show them you care. Music allows older adults to reminisce as they listen to songs of yesteryear. If your parent has cognitive impairment … Read More
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Save a Life: How to Become CPR Certified
/in Caregiver/by PortervilleADSBecoming CPR certified can be quick, easy to learn and affordable if you know your options. You never know when someone may need CPR, having the know-how to resuscitate someone in need is a pretty cool feeling. Did you know … Read More
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