Is Pollution Adding to My Risk of Dementia?
If you live in a place with high pollution levels, your risk of developing dementia might be substantially increased, according to a new study.
Ethan Huizenga
January 19, 2021
Alzheimer’s Disease vs Dementia
While symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia do overlap, they should be treated as separate entities to best address the conditions medically.
Ethan Huizenga
December 17, 2020
How to: Research Assisted Living Facilities
Your aging mom is finding it harder to do the laundry or cook dinner. Dad is more forgetful, and he really shouldn’t be raking the leaves out in the front yard anymore. The time is coming when your parents are going to need help with daily living. That means you need to start looking for the right place for them to live.
Ethan Huizenga
December 16, 2020
Top 10 Riskiest Surgeries for Seniors
Knowing if a surgery is high-risk, can help you make an informed decision about the procedure.
Ethan Huizenga
December 11, 2020
Does Sleep Help with Alzheimer’s?
So how does one clean the brain? According to a study published in the journal Science, prioritizing sleep could be the key to eliminating toxins.
Ethan Huizenga
December 8, 2020
This Form of Work Increases Risk of Dementia
The muscles and joints are not the only parts of the body to be worn down by physical work. The brain and heart suffer too. A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that people doing hard physical work have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those doing sedentary work. The figures have been adjusted for lifestyle factors and lifetime, among other things.
Ethan Huizenga
November 24, 2020
Interior Design’s Impact on Senior Well-Being
Supporting ‘whole-person wellness’ in senior living through strategic design is integral to supporting the well-being of residents, according to a new study.
Ethan Huizenga
October 19, 2020
Does Frequent Napping Predict Alzheimer’s?
Longer, more frequent daytime naps in elderly adults predicted a higher risk of incident Alzheimer’s dementia over time, an actigraphy study showed.
Ethan Huizenga
October 1, 2020
How Do I Find the Elder Law Attorney for Me?
Finding and elder law attorney is as easy as googling, “elder law attorney near me.” Anyone can find an elderly law attorney but finding the right one is where things get a tad difficult. If you want your elder law case to be in the right hands, then you might have to do a bit of digging.
Ethan Huizenga
September 23, 2020
Planning for Nursing Home Expenses
A revocable trust is great for many reasons, but it does NOT protect assets from nursing home expenses.
Ethan Huizenga
September 22, 2020
