June 15th is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) What is Elder Abuse and how to recognize elder abuse? Elder abuse is a problem that takes many forms. Unfortunately, many seniors are subjected to elder abuse and often times the abuse goes unreported and the abuser goes unpunished. Elder abuse may take the
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What Happens When the Power Goes Out on Our Medical Technology? In today’s digital age, reliable power is essential — especially in senior living facilities, retirement communities, assisted living centers, and nursing homes. Electricity powers not just lights and appliances, but the very medical technology that keeps seniors safe and healthy. From wearable health monitors
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Medicaid Researching Social Determinants of Health It’s no secret that where we live, work, and age has a major impact on our overall health. Over the past decade, public health organizations — including the World Health Organization (WHO) — have emphasized the importance of creating social and physical environments that support good health for all
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A Simple Blood Test May Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Appear Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect millions of aging Americans — and as our senior population grows, so does the urgency to detect and treat it earlier. Scientists have long relied on three biological markers to identify Alzheimer’s: Beta-amyloid plaques, Tau protein tangles, and Synaptic
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Technology to Support the Rising Tide of Dementia Care The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is rapidly increasing. A study by The Lewin Group for the Alzheimer’s Association predicts that by 2040, more than 10 million baby boomers will be living with Alzheimer’s — more than double the 4.7 million affected
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