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Everyone over the age of 50 has had them–senior moments. Events you would prefer to forget. But you can’t. You are worried that new ones will embarrass you or be hurtful. Even more frightening is that you don’t know if you should laugh at them or make an appointment with a neurologist. Finally, a definitive […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

They said or did something you don’t understand, or worse, cause you concern about their cognitive health. Some people suggest you laugh off these “senior moments,” but you can’t. After all, these are your parents or grandparents and you love them. Finally, there is a resource that will enable you to either relax or provide […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

This is the third article in a series on senior moments abstracted from my book, Preventing Senior Moments: How to Stay Sharp Into Your Nineties and Beyond. Memory is a phenomenon as mysterious as the universe. Some believe even more so. Everything we do, every thought we ever had, is produced by the human brain, […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

This is the second article in a series on senior moments abstracted from my book, Preventing Senior Moments: How to Stay Sharp Into Your 90s and Beyond. There are nine types of senior moments that, while distinct, are tied together by information processing errors. The complexity of the relationship is similar to a lesson taught […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

This is the first of an article series on senior moments abstracted from my book, Preventing Senior Moments: How to Stay Sharp Into Your Nineties and Beyond. Everyone has said or done something they immediately regretted, like forgetting the name of a granddaughter, misusing a common word, making a bizarre connection between events, or forgetting […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

The FDA has approved various medications in hopes of providing anything that can truly change the course of Alzheimer’s disease. But medications have failed to do so. No medication so far stops the disease nor cures it. One consistent finding in all the research studies that precede FDA approval of any drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease is that they work best in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. But what does “early stage” really mean? At AgingParents.com, we see many families who have a loved one with dementia symptoms. They say to us, “Mom has a few memory problems but she doesn’t... Continue Reading

Research has suggested a link between chronic constipation and cognitive decline[1][2][3]. One study found that chronic constipation was tied to worse cognitive abilities, even after… The post Oh Poop! Did You Know That Poop Matters? appeared first on Senior Subway Social Network. Originally Published on https://seniorsubway.com/ Continue Reading

This is the hottest summer ever, news reports tell us. We stay inside, we use air conditioning, we hydrate well. But some aging parents who live alone or with only part time help at home are at particular risk. It’s not just that older people can’t regulate their body temperature as well as younger people. It’s that they can get confused and not realize danger during bad hot spells. Wandering Some families we work with at AgingParents.com tell us that Mom or Dad tends to go outside and get lost once in awhile. We call it wandering in the healthcare field. Neighbors notice and bring them back... Continue Reading

Awareness and education are the first steps to understanding Dementia. Dementia is a complex syndrome that affects millions of individuals worldwide, as well as their families and caregivers. In the United States, the Dementia Society of America (DSA) has emerged as a prominent organization that raises awareness and supports those affected by Dementia. With its unwavering commitment to education, awareness, and community engagement, DSA is vital in empowering individuals living with Dementia and fostering a more inclusive society. This article will explore five aspects of its mission, initiatives,... Continue Reading

A Dementia diagnosis can be confusing and challenging, but individuals and families can feel empowered as they navigate their next steps. Board-certified chiropractic neurologist ,Dr. Michael S. Trayford and neuropsychologist ,Dr. Karen Sullivan give their insights into memory and cognitive care strategies for people living with Dementia, as well as their families. 1. Assemble a Care Team Once you’ve been given a proper diagnosis and a second opinion, an organized treatment plan should be on the agenda. Planning will most likely include a team of various medical specialists, your primary care... Continue Reading