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Women score higher than men on memory tests — and that could hide early dementia
Other signs of cognitive impairment in women were missed because of their high scores on verbal memory tasks.
October 24, 2019
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Thinking about hiring a private caregiver for a loved one? Read this first
Good private caregivers are out there. Here's how to avoid hiring the wrong person.
October 21, 2019
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Care Corps: The U.S. is establishing a Peace Corps of caregivers
The National Volunteer Care Corps will mobilize volunteers to help older adults across the country age in place.
October 16, 2019
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The 6 worst things to say to a family caregiver
Especially during the holidays, you might just want to zip it
October 13, 2019
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Hey Stevie: the joke-telling, caregiving robot that wants to work the night shift
The U.S. is facing a major shortfall in paid care workers. Can socially assistive robots fill the gap?
October 9, 2019
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Relocating your parents: 5 mistakes to avoid and 5 ways to help
For adult children still working, sometimes the only feasible solution is moving the parents closer to you.
September 28, 2019
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The delicate issue of taking away an aging parent’s smartphone
With cognitive impairment, these devices become difficult to use and, in some cases, problematic.
September 26, 2019
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A Spanish village is catering to aging residents by turning the whole town into a nursing home
The program provides the town’s older residents with everything they need to continue living independently, in their own homes.
September 16, 2019
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What should hospitals do as a hurricane approaches?
We all expect hospitals to be open when we need them, but extreme weather events like hurricanes pose significant challenges.
September 3, 2019
