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Study Finds British Children Help Their Parents More Regardless of Their Past Behavior
posted on Sun, 11 May 2008 20:48:15 -0700
The elderly are cared for by their adult children regardless of their marital status. In a unique study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, researchers found British adult children help their elderly parents according to current need (i.e. health) rather than past behaviour. This contrasts with other countries such as the US, where parents with a history of divorce see less of their children and receive less help from them. So in the UK a parent that is living alone is more lik
The Secret to Long Life May Not be in the Genes
posted on Tue, 06 May 2008 05:47:04 -0700
A research on the bone health of one of the oldest persons in the world, who recently died at the age of 114, reveals that there were no genetic modifications which could have contributed to this longevity. The research team, directed by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona professor Adolfo Díez Pérez, pointed out a healthy lifestyle, a Mediterranean diet, a temperate climate and regular physical activity as the reasons for his excellent health. The research team studied the bone mass and analyse
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It’s not immoral to want to be immortal
posted on Thu, 01 May 2008 03:42:04 -0700
It’s not immoral to want to be immortal Interesting opinion piece over at MSNBC by Dr. Arthur Caplan. As the science of regenerative medicine using stem cells inches forward, as more is understood about how lifestyle influences longevity, as organ and tissue transplants become routine and as geneticists begin to unravel the secrets of why we age, the prospect of living forever — or at least until the Cubs win a pennant — makes the question something more than an exercise in science fiction.
Understanding Aging: Biomedical and Bioengineering Approaches 2008
posted on Thu, 01 May 2008 02:55:13 -0700
Understanding Aging: Biomedical and Bioengineering Approaches 2008 A message from Aubrey … I am writing to remind you that the early registration and abstract submission deadlines for the conference “Understanding Aging: Biomedical and Bioengineering Approaches” are coming up on May 15th. This conference, to be held at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA on June 27th-29th 2008, is organised jointly by me, Irina Conboy of UC Berkeley, and Amy Wagers of Harvard. All details, including forms fo
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Senior Health Care Insurance
posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:05:08 -0700
Senior Health Care Insurance April 25th, 2008 by admin Health Insurance For Seniors On The Net When a good friend of mine inquired where he could obtain information about medical insurance for his out-of-state, elderly mother, I told him to try the Internet. He reported back to me about a week later, in desperation: “I am giving up, I am too confused.” He had taken on an overwhelming project with his widowed mother, living in another state. As the only child, and following the sudden death
Let’s Get Serious About the Nursing Home Tour
posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:27:01 -0700
Let’s Get Serious About the Nursing Home Tour Before you tour your facility choices be sure you have done your homework. Go online and visit Medicare.gov. They have wonderful resources available to you for free. They are user friendly. Please see the end of this article for details. To narrow down your choice between two or three nursing homes or just considering the only available nursing home to place your family member or friend, it takes two visits. Take someone with you and if at all pos
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Cognitive Impairment Identified in 1 in 5 Seniors
posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:01:25 -0700
Meaningful cognitive impairment afflicts 1 in 5 Seniors reports Joan Arehart-Treichel in Psychiatric News. American, Canadian and European researchers have estimated that between 17% and 27% present evidence of measurable cognitive impairment without dementia. The Healing Project has strongly advocated better diagnostic procedures be utilized in meeting the needs of the elderly. Dementia is often misdiagnosed or is failed to be diagnosed. If you or a loved one feels that they are not thinking
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Gerontology Arena
posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:03:54 -0700
Gerontology Arena By in gerontology, books, geriatric, Websites kwietnia 19 The Gerontology Arena provides researchers, instructors and students in Gerontology with information on the range of books and journals by Psychology Press, Routledge Mental Health and Guilford Press, as well as links to various online resources, including societies and associations, upcoming conferences, and support groups. The RSS feed contains the latest publications added to the arena. Original news written
Gerontology Arena
posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:28:59 -0700
The Gerontology Arena provides researchers, instructors and students in Gerontology with information on the range of books and journals by Psychology Press, Routledge Mental Health and Guilford Press, as well as links to various online resources, including societies and associations, upcoming conferences, and support groups. The RSS feed contains the latest publications added to the arena.
New price on The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer’s Activities, now at $23.30 after 33% decrease in price!
posted on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:33:43 -0700
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No Money: No Comment
posted on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:59:24 -0700
No Money: No Comment I was recently asked what to do about aging parents who had little or no savings but refused to discuss any aspect of their “money issue.” It reminded me that our role as adult children is not necessarily about problem solving; it is about compassionate containment. So many of the issues we feel compelled to “fix” have no clear answers. The best we can do is sort out what to accept from what we can actually change. Here was the advice I offered: The issue of money, lik
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