 Is the Amyloid Theory Correct For Alzheimer's disease?
Over the last twenty or so years, one of the major candidates for a cause of Alzheimer's has been the amyloid toxicity. This theory proposed that Alzheimer-related neuronal death was due to an accumulation of amyloid within the patients' brain cells. Indeed amyloid beta is strongly associated with certain rare genetic forms of Alzheimer's, but its causal role in episodic Alzheimer's disease has been less secure and more controversial.
Some experts have advocated that amyloid plays a crucial role in the disease while others have contended that the amyloid cellular accumulation is an aftermath of a different injuring process. Click here to read more! |
 2nd Annual Elder Law Forum: November 12, 2009
The 2nd Annual Elder Law Forum, will feature a unique array of presenters from health care, care management, law and consumer advocacy who will address critical questions facing
seniors living in Florida.
The will focus on the burgeoning demographics of seniors and aging baby boomers and discussions will focus on existing government benefit programs will need to evolve in order to meet the tidal wave of increased care needs. Long term care and Medicaid continue to be among the most difficult issues faced by the State of Florida and the nation. Recent studies confi rm that the present health care system is ill-equippedto handle the rising tide of seniors and the elderly, with a fl ood about to break through the levies as baby boomers become Medicare recipients in 2010. To read more and view the complete agenda, click here! |
 Preventing Serious Falls in the Older Adult
Every year, about a third of older Americans fall. Injuries from falls can lead to hospitalization, nursing home admission, and even death among older people.
The chance of falling increases as we get older. Health problems such as arthritis, heart disease, muscle weakness, poor balance or vision, foot problems, Parkinson's disease, dementia and even certain medications can increase your chance of falling. Click here to learn more!
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 7 Tips to Help Prevent Falls
As we get older, the chances of falling and hurting ourselves in the home become more likely. Weakened leg muscles, limited dexterity, and impaired vision are just a few factors that can contribute to a fall resulting in injury or worse.
To insure safety in the home, proper fall prevention precautions should be taken. The following fall prevention guide offers seven easy ways to avoid falls in the home. Read more here!
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Understanding Changes & Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
ElderCare at Home is offering a FREE Fall Assessment & Safety Evaluation through the end of October. Call us today to schedule your complimentary appointment at 800.209.4342