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Alzheimer's: Ginkgo Fails to Postpone Dementia; $250 million wasted annually by adults hoping otherwise

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Despite being taken by millions of Americans, the popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba to improve brain health, does not appear to help postpone dementia. »more»

Detecting the Deadly Detour

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Just a couple of days ago, our family interred my uncle at Arlington National Cemetery will full military honors. He was an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who once served in the Pentagon under Robert McNamara during the Kennedy-Johnson administrations. He was quite a brilliant and accomplished man. As a pilot in the Army-Air Force attached to Gen. »more»

The "Negative Inheritance" and what it means to you

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Negative inheritance happens when the "the costs to children of caring for aging relatives outstrip any gifts or bequests they might receive in return." The phrase was coined by Laurence Kotlikoff, a professor at Boston University. »more»

Good news: Memory loss declining among U.S. seniors

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According to a new study being published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, older Americans are having less trouble with memories. Ken Langa of the University of Michigan, who conducted the study, believes the reason might be because today's seniors spent more time in school than previous generations. »more»

Consider day care... for your elder parents

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Working parents have long had the option to use day care to help them balance family/career demands. But just as kids have grown and left the nest, working baby boomers are finding that caring for their frail parents can be just as big of a concern. »more»

Preparing for the worst: People with dimentia live 4.5 years after diagnosis

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In a sobering study by researchers at the Institute of Public Health at the University of Cambridge, people with dementia survive an average four-and-a-half years after diagnosis. »more»

Inheriting Dementia and What You Can Do About It

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When one parent has dementia, your risk of developing the dementia triples. But what if both of your parents have it? »more»

Study: Baby Boomer relationships with their elderly parents improves over time

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It was the original "generation gap" and the differences and resulting strains between the Baby Boom Generation and their parents of the Greatest Generation were even more pronounced than those of previous eras. »more»

Caffeine may help older women protect their thinking skills; not to mention stay awake

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According to a study published in the August 7, 2007, issue of Neurology, caffeine may help older women protect their cognitive abilities. »more»

Elder Care: Seniors Are Generally Safe Drivers

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While their sight might not be as good and their reflexes a little slow, senior drivers are generally safe and certainly safer than their much younger counterparts. In fact, according to researchers at the Rand Institute for Social Justice, young drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 years old are three times as likely to cause car accidents as senior citizens. »more»