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New Study Discusses Molecular Mechanism in Alzheimer’s Disease
The Institute of Neurosciences at the University of Barcelona has conducted a new study that has led to the discovery of a new molecular mechanism that affects RNA processing and alters the process of protein synthesis in the brains of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted using post-mortem samples of patients… Read More »
Study Reveals that Alzheimer’s Disease Harms the Brain in Two Phases
A recent study indicates that Alzheimer’s disease injures the brain in two distinct phases. An analysis of genetic activity of brain cells in individuals who have died with Alzheimer’s disease revealed the condition progresses in two stages; a slow increase in inflammation, followed by a more rapid degeneration. According to the study, the first… Read More »
Millions of Americans Face Dementia Alone
Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback when she conducted a research study requiring her to visit the homes of elderly San Francisco residents. Many of those with whom she had an appointment didn’t remember that she was coming over. They had no recollection that she was coming to speak with them. It was clear… Read More »
Report: More Americans Than Ever Rely on Government Assistance
Over the past 50 years, the percentage of Americans who rely on government programs to subsidize their income has ballooned to record numbers, according to a new study. The bipartisan think tank Economic Innovation Group (EIG) says that 53% of Americans draw at least a quarter of their income from government aid (also known… Read More »
More People Are Dying from Dementia Than Ever Before, According to New Study
A new study published by The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders came to a startling conclusion. Deaths from dementia have tripled since 1999. In 1999, about 150,000 Americans died from dementia, according to the study. By 2020, that number tripled to over 450,000. The study indicates that the chances of dying from dementia… Read More »
Long-Term Care Costs a Top Concern for Older Americans
According to a recent survey conducted by University of Michigan researchers, U.S. residents ages 50 and older are more concerned with the costs of long-term care than about the cost of acute healthcare or health insurance. The researchers surveyed 3,626 older adults. When the survey team asked participants if they were worried about certain… Read More »
Is Eye Health a Risk Factor for Dementia?
A recently published study indicates that nearly 1 in 5 of all dementia cases could be associated with vision impairment. This suggests that better eye health could help lower the rate of dementia by nearly 20%. Dementia does not refer to a specific disease but is a general term for impairments in the ability… Read More »
Study Shows that Millions of Seniors Can’t Afford Their Prescriptions
A recent National Health Statistics report indicates that millions of Americans are having a difficult time affording their prescription medication. The study, which was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that approximately 4% of those aged 65 and older can’t afford their prescription at all. More than 3% of them… Read More »
Experiences Vary for Aging U.S. Population
It’s no secret that the population of older U.S. adults is growing rapidly. Amid that, however, there is a growing amount of disparity. U.S. residents are aging in very different ways. In its newest Profile of Older Americans, the Federal Administration for Community Living displays a very detailed picture of the lives of U.S…. Read More »
Buyer Beware When it Comes to “Free” For-Profit Senior Services Referrals
Numerous websites purport to help adults find answers to questions about their aging parents. These are known as online senior living referral services. The chairman of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee recently began an investigation into assisted living referrals by A Place for Mom, one of the largest commercial advice hubs. At the same… Read More »