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10 Ways Older People Withdraw from Life

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10 Ways Older People Withdraw from Life One of the greatest challenges in growing old is grappling with tendencies and pressures to withdraw into ever-tighter circles of restricted daily activities. There is no single word or phrase that captures this …

25 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Everyone struggles to come up with a name once in a while. But how can you tell if it’s more serious?

When Good Caregivers Snap

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Snapped lately? All family caregivers lose their cool sometimes. Living with an elder is that stressful.

Seniors, doctors should speak freely at check-ups

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“How Does It Feel?,” a national poll commissioned by The John A. Hartford Foundation, found only 7 percent of seniors surveyed said their primary care doctors had asked them about all seven major indicators of potential health problems among elders.

Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory

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Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.