Month: January 2014

Livewell Lifeline Tip: One of the most common safety problems in persons with Alzheimer’s is that of falling.  Alzheimer’s is a disease associated with a loss of memory and intellectual abilities. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with advancing age and gradually gets worse over time. It’s estimated that up to 60% of persons with Alzheimer’s …

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Did you know that there is an actual Fall Awareness day?  It occurs on the first day of the fall season and this year it occurs on September 23, 2014.  The purpose of this effort is to highlight, promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent falls among older people.  Seniors and/or their caregivers …

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