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• 4 Effective Ways To Reduce Your Chances Of Developing Alzheimer's

  29 July 2016

  Alzheimer's is a serious disease that causes severe and irreversible mental deterioration. With one and three seniors living with Alzheimer's, it's become an epidemic. Someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's every 66 seconds. Doctors don't have a full grasp on why people develop Alzheimer's Disease. However, there are things that have been proven to help prevent the disease. If you're worried about developing Alzheimer's disease, there are things you can do to prevent it, or at least put it off much longer.

• Why Do Strokes Happen And How Do You Prevent Them?

  12 April 2016

  Strokes are not exactly uncommon among adults. In fact, approximately 800,000 Americans have a stroke every year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. A stroke can lead to severe side effects, including vision loss, paralysis, memory loss and speech problems. The idea of suffering a stroke is scary, so it is important to determine if you are at risk or not. Here are some of the most common risk factors for strokes:

• Just Forgetful Or Something More? When To Worry About Your Elderly Parent

  31 March 2016

  Forgetfulness is something that everyone experiences on an occasional basis, but watching an elderly parent struggle with this behavior can be worrisome for their children, especially if they have assumed the role of caretaker. While research has helped to provide additional information about dementia, Alzheimer's and other cognitive function conditions that primarily target people in their later years, there is still much that is not known about these conditions and no cure has yet been found.

• Understanding Early Signs Of Parkinson's And The Importance Of Timely Diagnosis

  17 March 2016

  Parkinson's disease has been receiving more media and medical coverage in recent years, particularly because of celebrity diagnoses raising awareness. Unfortunately, that attention has not translated well into a widespread understanding of the early signs of the disease. Although most people understand that Parkinson's disease causes tremors, there are many subtle signs that appear early in the onset of the condition. The more you can understand about the early signs, the sooner you can seek supportive care or an assisted living environment for a loved one who has it.