Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions Social isolation was associated with about a 50% increased risk of dementia and other serious medical conditions. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a…
Being online lets you stay abreast of current events, connect with friends and family, shop, manage your finances, play games, and anything else you can think of. Just as you fasten your seat belt before driving, take precautions before using…
With a heat wave causing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes for millions of people, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to help families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses keep their loved…
Researchers are assessing the benefit of exercise to delay mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults and to improve brain function in older adults who may be at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Older adults with MCI may be able…
Key Takeaways Starting in 2023, Congress eliminated cost sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D. Medicare now covers the entire cost of the shingles vaccine and others recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). If you…
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are…
