Alzheimer's drug 'shows rapid language improvement' (21/07/2008)

New study offers hope for further investigations. A novel immune-based approach in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease has apparently shown a rapid improvement in patients' language-based skills.

The anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) drug was shown to have a positive effect on verbal abilities within minutes of being administered, according to the research published today in...

You have been asked to write and give a funeral resolution at a funeral, but need some guidance as to what to say. The first thing is to make sure you understand what a funeral resolution really is. Some people confuse funeral resolution and eulogy. While a eulogy is a speech celebrating the life of the deceased, a funeral resolution is an official church document that will be stored in the church archives and must follow a specific format. If you are not sure which to prepare, you must...

Everyone wants to be healthy and vigorous throughout their life. But more so being healthy in old age is just like a boon. Since, old age brings with itself many health problems and if you are not taking complete care of yourself then these diseases becomes hard to cure and manage in old age. Here are given some useful health tips for old age:

Drink enough water:

It cleanses your body machinery and helps your heart in functioning well. Drinking of enough water will...

Handicap walkers are special kinds of equipment that are getting to be more noticeable these days. Our elderly population today is still quite active and not ready to be restricted to a wheelchair just yet. But since our balance goes on deteriorating as the aging process sets in, wheeled walkers can provide you with that extra stability while you walk. These may also be used by toddlers who are just learning to walk.

Handicap walkers normally come with four legs, wherein the...

Assisted living communities accommodate a large percentage of the elderly population. Similar to individual residences, these communities provide various accommodations for those who need specialized assistance when it comes to Activities of Daily Living.  There are six basic activities generally classified as Activities of Daily Living, also known as ADL’s.  These activities may include bathing, dressing, eating, transferring (e.g.: from bed to wheelchair) walking and...

Financial abuse and material exploitation of the elderly may not cause physical injuries or leave scars, but they can have devastating effects and ruin the lives of victims. An elder’s entire life savings can disappear, leaving the victim unable to provide for his or her own needs and causing harmful stress and agitation.

Financial elder abuse and material exploitation occur when an abuser uses an elder’s money or assets in a manner contrary to elder’s wishes,...

The role of a caregiver can be very stressful and coping with the emotional drain is a difficult challenge. At times, it is a challenge even to look after the best interests of the elderly in your care, especially if the person is mentally ill. A mentally ill senior will require additional care and efforts on the part of the caregiver. However, keeping a mentally ill senior occupied with some activity will take the load off your mind to a small extent.

It is essential that...

Pooled Income Trusts and Medicaid Home Care

Disabled persons of any age receiving community Medicaid services – including home care, adult-day care and prescription drugs – are now able to use virtually all of their income to pay for their living expenses by participating in a pooled-income trust. It is no longer necessary for consumers to contribute their “excess” income to the Medicaid system as a “spend-down.” The pooled trust is...

There are subtle differences between Newspaper Obituaries, Death Notices and Funeral Obituaries. Knowing what to write for each can save you money, time and frustration. Here is a checklist and description of what is commonly accepted for each type of obituary.

What is an Obituary?
An obituary is a notice that announces the death of someone with a description of the person's life and list of family members. An obituary can be published in a newspaper, online or in the...

Some 44.4 million adult caregivers -- or 21% of the U.S. adult population -- provide unpaid care to seniors or adults with disabilities, according to a 2004 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving in Bethesda, Md. On average, those caregivers provide 21 hours of care a week and the average length of time spent providing care is 4.3 years.

Over the years, the National Care Planning Council has received many public requests. A number of these requests have been from...