GERIATRIC HEALTH

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Early Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed through eye exams, new study suggests

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have found the human eye can show early signals of Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms of dementia become apparent, according to a study.

HEALTH March 17

Alzheimer’s diagnoses expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050, says new report

A new report published by the Alzheimer’s Association highlights the growing rate of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses, along with the health care shortage and rising costs.

HEALTH March 13

Mediterranean, MIND diets shown to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain, study finds

People who follow the Mediterranean and MIND diets may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study published in the journal Neurology found.

HEALTHY LIVING March 12

Secrets of staying ageless: Four Florida seniors reveal how to hit a home run for good health

Senior athletes in The Villages, Florida, are committed to staying fit, despite their age — and share tips to remain healthy and happy. And yes, some of it has to do with hitting home runs.

Family March 12

'Selfish' mom of three refuses to take in grieving father-in-law in family drama: 'Can barely handle it'

A family controversy on Reddit has drawn over 12,000 reactions and 3,000 comments as a mom of three revealed that her husband wants to move his grieving and widowed dad into their home.

HEALTH March 10

Dianne Feinstein's shingles diagnosis: What to know about the rash caused by a virus

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, is home from the hospital recovering from a bout of shingles. Here's what to know about the painful rash caused by a virus.

LIFESTYLE March 8

New York landlord becomes legal guardian of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor: 'She had no one else'

CEO of a New York-based property management company bought his first building in 2021. As part of the deal, he promised to take care of an elderly resident, Alice Schuman, who survived the Holocaust.

LIFESTYLE February 27

Kentucky grandmas in assisted living facility go viral on TikTok for recreating Rihanna’s Super Bowl number

Kentucky grandmothers in a senior living facility recreated Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl halftime show performance — going viral on TikTok with millions of views. They spoke to "Fox & Friends."

HEALTH February 24

Laxatives taken on consistent basis could increase dementia risk, new study finds

Older adults who take laxatives on a regular basis could face a 51% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who do not use them, a new study indicates.

Good News February 23

NYC nonprofit highlights life-saving role pets play in our lives

A New York City-based nonprofit that helps older and vulnerable adults take care of their pets is trying to raise awareness of how vital a role pets play in people's lives.