Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 20, 2023
by Lindsey Bever for the Washington Post Older adults at greater risk for dementia may be able to protect themselves against cognitive decline by using hearing aids, new research shows. A study published Monday in the Lancet found that the use of hearing aids can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by about half — 48 percent — for …
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Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 19, 2023
from SeniorCare.com As our loved ones age, we must look for signs that show they’re no longer able to live independently. It’s impressive that many elders maintain lives at home; they continue to drive, manage their own finances and even appear as mentally sharp as ever. However, we must learn to identify the potential warning …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 12, 2023
A Power of Attorney is a Must! by Sally Pessin, Licensed Retirement Planning Counselor and Estate Planning Attorney An estate attorney friend of mine recently shared a problem she was having. My friend’s client was a 70-year-old woman whose husband needed to go into a memory care facility. The client needed to access her husband’s …
KC Blog / By JCA / July 7, 2023
From CNN, by Meg Tirrell, Nadia Kounang and Tami Luhby (CNN )— The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday [July 6, 2023] granted traditional full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday that it …
KC Blog / By JCA / July 6, 2023
Webinar: SmithLife Homecare is hosting a free online seminar on respite care to help you take a break from caregiving with The Arc Montgomery County July 19, 2023, 11:00 am. If assistance is essential and you are over sixty, respite coordination from SmithLife Homecare and The ARC Montgomery County can provide free support for a …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 30, 2023
This summer, Montgomery County Parks is offering a variety of events for county residents aged 55 and better. Get outside and get moving! Some events are free and others have a fee. Registration is required for all. >>See the list of summer events
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 26, 2023
Senior Shape is an exercise program for the 55+ population designed to improve and maintain balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength through various fitness classes. The program includes weight training, aerobics/strength and stretch, stability ball, flexible strength, advanced weight training, and advanced aerobic/strength and stretch exercises. All classes are taught by certified exercise instructors. …
by Deb Hipp for Forbes Adult day care centers and programs provide a safe, secure setting for older adults who need supervision during the day or who would benefit from additional social engagement outside their home. “The main benefit of adult day care is delaying or preventing the move to a long-term residential care facility …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 23, 2023
from The Arc of Montgomery County If you reside in Montgomery County and are an unpaid, primary caregiver for a frail senior citizen, living in the same household, you may apply for respite coordination from The Arc Montgomery County. The respite program can provide short-term relief for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or sometimes longer. However, respite …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 2, 2023
by Patrick J. Kiger, AARP How to spot early indicators that your loved one may have Alzheimer’s or dementia It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. …
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