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Seniors Less Prepared for Long-term Care

Boomers are trying hard to stay fit and active for as long as possible. This means exercising and eating a nutritious diet as ways to continue to age gracefully and in place. Although numerous seniors...

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Financial Factors for those Suffering from Dementia

Finding out that a loved one is starting to show signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease can be a difficult time for children. Noticing that Mom or Dad is starting to forget to bring in the mail, take...

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Federal Advisory Panel Recommends All Adults Receive Whooping Cough Vaccination

Most people associate whooping cough with babies, however many medical experts recently expressed their concern for elders getting the condition, The Boston Globe reports. According to the source,...

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Study finds link between less blood flow in the brain and metabolic syndrome

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found metabolic syndrome may contribute to reduced blood flow in the brain. Metabolic...

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Bringing mom or dad on vacation

Planning for a vacation can be stressful – especially for a caregiver. Not only does a caregiver need to make sure they have everything set for their family, they must also find someone to take care of...

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Stroke risk increased in women over 75 with a heart arrhythmia

Researchers at the McGill University Health Center in Montreal set up a study to see if the use of anticoagulant medication in older patients heightens the risk of stroke after the individual is...

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Pregnancy protein may predict Alzheimer’s in women earlier

New methods of being able to determine whether or not a person is going to develop Alzheimer’s disease may help a family caregiver take preventative measures to assist a loved one. A new study in the...

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Study finds stroke sufferers not using ambulances enough

Make sure to respond quickly to a Stroke A recent study has found that despite hospitals having better technology to help stroke sufferers who are admitted shortly after recognizing warning signs,...

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The driving discussion: why now might be a good time to explore the idea

Asking an aging loved one to give up their car keys may be easier if they’ve considered a plan earlier in life A common topic of avoidance among families with an aging senior is when is the appropriate...

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Arcadia’s CEO has been published in the Journal of Corporate Renewal

Most major provisions for the ACA will be phased in by January 2014 John Elliott, Arcadia’s President and CEO, has been published in the latest issue of the Journal of Corporate Renewal.  The journal...

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