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Exercise for balance and to prevent falls
Heading for your senior years? Elderly people are at increased risk of fracturing a bone because they tend to fall more often. Here’s how to exercise for balance.
Exercise aids rehabilitation
Exercise can play a major role in preventing fractures – especially as you grow older. Put it to good use.
Alzheimer’s: when to call a doctor
If you notice your loved one repeatedly asking the same questions or getting lost while out running simple errands, it may be time for an expert consultation.
Complementary treatment for memory problems
Much has been written on complementary remedies to beat memory loss. But what are your treatment options really?
Alzheimer’s disease and exercise
People with dementia benefit greatly from regular exercise. Here’s what you need to know.
Leisure activities and Alzheimer’s disease
Leisure activities are extremely important for all of us – equally so for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Peace of mind for the future
Alzheimer’s disease eventually means losing the ability to make decisions, judge situations and communicate your personal wishes to others.
Alzheimer’s: How to live independently
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t live independently in the early and even middle stages of the illness.
How to cope with sundowning
People living with Alzheimer’s disease are commonly affected by a phenomenon known as “sundowning” or “sundown syndrome” – when neuropsychiatric symptoms such as restlessness, agitation, disorientation, aggression, anxiety and confusion worsen as the day progresses.
Alzheimer’s: safety without restraints
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging to the point where restraints seem like a sensible solution. But there are alternatives.
