By the time a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is handed down from a physician, a battery of tests and procedures have been performed…
Try These Five Strategies for Improved ALS Care
May 28, 2015
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Could It Be ALS? Look for These Symptoms
May 14, 2015
With no regard for race, gender, or socioeconomic factors, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, can strike anyone, anywhere, including about 30,000 people in…
In Limbo: The Miraculous Story of Martin Pistorious
March 18, 2015
Martin Pistorius’ story seems too incredible – and terrifying – to be true. After developing cryptococcal meningitis at age 12, he proceeded to spend the…
Learning Abroad: What Can Japan Teach the US About Elder Care?
March 11, 2015
In the US, with the senior population reaching retirement age at a rapid rate, we’re facing an elder care crisis, but we’re not the only…
Love Your Heart, Love Yourself
February 24, 2015
As women, we are often so occupied with taking care of everyone else that we tend to put ourselves at the bottom of the list…
It’s Okay: An Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Guide to Letting Go of Guilt
February 10, 2015
If you’ve ever cared for a child or had one of your own, you know that one of the many frustrations of teaching children is…
Poetry and Creativity Fuel Your Memory
January 27, 2015
Yeats, Frost and Angelou are memorable poets who may be able to help our memory. As it turns out, poetry isn’t just a string of…
Increase Balance, Decrease Fall Risk
January 19, 2015
As a child you fall all the time, but as an older adult, a fall can be a devastating event, which is why preventing falls…
Put a Flu Shot on Your To-Do List
January 7, 2015
January and February are the peak of the nation’s flu season. If you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet this year, you should make it a…
When Gifting Technology—Give the Gift of Setup, Too!
December 22, 2014
More and more seniors have smart technology on their holiday lists. In fact, of the older adults who use the Internet, 71 percent go online…