ElderKind

Why do certain cells, such as glutamatergic and cholinergic neurons, tend to die in much larger numbers in moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease, while GABAergic neurons are relatively unaffected until later stages of the disease? Metabolism Models may Explain Why Alzheimer’s Disease Kills Some Neuron Types First Bioengineers from the University of California, San Diego […]

If your parents are getting on in age, it’s time to accept the fact that one day they’ll be unable to completely care for themselves.  What are you doing now about it?  Ignoring this big discussion with your parents and your family members doesn’t do anyone any favors.  The sooner you sit down and have […]

Almost everyone has seen the little chairs at the pharmacy which hold blood pressure cuffs. Seldom are they used. Perhaps it is because one’s blood pressure goes up thinking about the number of people who have access to one’s private health care information. Perhaps it is because one has to take along a notebook to […]

Thirty percent of people over 65 fall each year. The number of fall related accidents has increased by 55% between 1993 and 2003 – a side effect of our aging population. The elderly are three times more likely to die from a fall related accident than the general population. In contrast to falls from greater […]

It’s not easy finding lovethat much is widely accepted. If your parents are in their older years and looking for that special someone, they need all the support from you that they can get. Share the following tips with your parents to ensure that they approach dating in a safe and healthy way. 1. Be […]