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That Looks Familiar. Have you ever been sitting in a place looking at a specific thing and thinking that you’ve experienced that exact moment before? I know I have. That sensation is known as déjà vu, which in the French language translates to already seen. Feeling that way for the […]

Déjà Vu Explained

September 5, 2022 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged cognitive decline / mental health / mindfulness / self-care by Kayla Gonzalez

Alzheimer's and dementia — Although the terms are frequently related, dementia and Alzheimer’s are not the same. Dementia is an overarching term used to describe symptoms that impact a person’s memory, the performance of daily activities, and ability to communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. As time goes on, Alzheimer’s […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Compared

July 19, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged alzheimer's disease / cognitive decline / dementia / neurology by Kayla Gonzalez

Writing by hand may improve information retention and brain function among people of all ages. — Humanity is fast becoming more and more reliant on modern technology. Although we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, we do carry palm-sized computers in our back pockets that allow us access to any information we want at the press of a button. Some of these technological advancements may […]

Writing by Hand Improves Retention and Brain Function

September 5, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged cognitive decline / cognitive health / eye health / wellness by Macee Hall

Senior Financial Isolation — When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, no one could not have imagined senior financial isolation would be one its side effects. But that is exactly what life insurance company, AIG, warns is happening. Older adults are at risk for severe illness from COVID-19, so the CDC urged anyone aged […]

Senior Financial Isolation Worsens During Covid

September 1, 2020 in Medicare tagged age discrimination / cognitive decline / finances / Medicaid / Scamming & Fraud by Jenny McCann

If you have recently found that your idea of reading is logging in to your Facebook account and scrolling through your feed, then you may need a reminder about what health benefits reading an actual book has to offer. From textbooks to the ever-growing list of New York Times bestsellers, […]

Books for Your Brain

June 28, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / cognitive decline / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / wellness by Emily Schellin

Elder financial abuse — The Dark Side Of Aging And Finances With a growing population of aging Americans, financial exploitation against seniors is becoming a widespread and pervasive problem. The National Council on Aging estimates costs of elder financial abuse and fraud range from $2.9 billion to $36.5 billion annually. The rate of financial exploitation is […]

The Dark Side Of Aging And Finances

June 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged age discrimination / cognitive decline / Cyber Security / finances / Scamming & Fraud by Jenny McCann

Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a decline in memory and mental ability so severe it interferes with everyday life. Alzheimer’s accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. The average life span after diagnosis is about 4 to […]

Alzheimer’s Disease

January 10, 2018 in Medicare tagged alzheimer's disease / cognitive decline / dementia / health / Medical Advancements by Andrea Hektner