Confusing correlation with causation is a basic error in reasoning. It’s sometimes easy to confuse a symptom as a cause, rather than an effect. A new paper published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease are perhaps a side-effect of the disorder and not the cause of […]

Senior citizen safety should always be on our minds, but perhaps Christmas is a good time for you to carefully and deliberately reevaluate how your aging loved ones are doing.  Aging at home can be a great alternative to a senior care facility, but only when managed intelligently. An interesting press release from AARP recommends […]

Alzheimer’s Disease and Good Cholesterol A very interesting study from Columbia University suggests a correlation between the presence of “good cholesterol” and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. The study is not conclusive or prescriptive. While the health gurus and marketers will be quick to suggest that this means you should bulk up on foods […]

Did you know that forty percent of people who care for Alzheimer’s Disease victims become victims of depression? The emotional, mental and physical costs of caring for victims of AD can be as devastating as the financial costs. In this post on Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Bob DeMarco offers some great advice: First, realize that the […]

Did you know that people over age 65 have a fire related death rate that is almost twice the national average? People over 75 are three times as likely to die in a fire than the general population. Here are some ways to protect your older loved ones from fires. Cooking safety. Many fires are […]