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The Conversation Project: End-of-Life Conversation Starter Kit
The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected. The Conversation Project began 2010, when Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ellen Goodman and…
New Information about Alzheimer’s, LDL Cholesterol, & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, any news on progress fighting the disease is welcome news. The statistics explain why. Nearly six million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a number that is expected to rise…
The Basics of Strokes in the Elderly: Causes, Risks, & More
Did you know that each person’s risk of stroke almost doubles every decade after age 55? Caregivers and seniors must be aware of this potentially fatal condition. The Basics of a Stroke What is a Stroke? A stroke happens when…
Better Hearing Reduces Hospitalizations, ER Visits
A recently published study has found that the use of hearing aids may be associated with reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations for older adults. Published in JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the study shows that the use…
Multiple Sclerosis in Seniors: What You Need to Know
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that can cause varying degrees of disability. Seniors affected by this disease often go undiagnosed. Some symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis in seniors can be similar to those of other diseases, normal signs of aging, and…
Understanding Options for End of Life Care
It is important for seniors and their caregivers to understand end of life care options, like hospice or palliative choices. Sometimes life ends unexpectedly. But for many seniors, the end of life comes with warnings signs and happens slowly. Although…
