November 10, 2016 —
November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month November is American Diabetes Month, and it’s also the month when we are urged to learn more about a common cause of vision loss. Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, sponsored by Prevent Blindness (www.preventblindness.org), is an opportunity to educate the public about diabetic retinopathy, which robs the sight… Read More
October 31, 2016 —
How dementia makes it harder to offer end-of-life comfort Pauline Finster, who barely speaks anymore, is receiving hospice care at an assisted-living facility. Meanwhile, gangrene is spreading across her right foot. (Francis Ying/Kaiser Health News) By Rachel Bluth September 4 Dementia took over Pauline Finster’s 91-year-old mind long ago, and she may die without… Read More
October 31, 2016 —
Alzheimer Spouses Benefit from Counseling and Support November is Family Caregivers Month. Sponsored by the Caregiver Action Network (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association), this event is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers who do so much for their loved ones. This year’s theme, “Take Care to Give Care,” reminds us that caregiving… Read More
October 17, 2016 —
We’re pleased to invite you to the Medical Society of Northern Virginia’s First Annual Digital Health Expo at Tysons Corner Center on The Plaza on Sunday, October 23rd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. This digital health expo will focus on technology that is enabling patients/consumers to receive quality medical care on demand. Come visit… Read More
August 30, 2016 —
Keeping Nursing Home Residents Connected As we age, our ability to maintain social relationships may wane. Friends and loved ones pass away, health issues may isolate us, and physical limitations may make it difficult to go out and meet people. But socializing remains important. Not only does it help us feel connected and alive, but… Read More
August 15, 2016 —
“Mom, You Forgot to Pay the Gas Bill….” An expert says a decline in financial management skills might be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and family may need to step in. What’s the most challenging topic to discuss with older loved ones? Family caregivers often name end-of-life wishes, driving safety and incontinence as tough-to-talk-about… Read More
July 28, 2016 —
Canine Caregivers Bring Joy to Housebound Seniors These special therapy dogs match with seniors for years at a time, visiting them in their homes on a regular basis. Cherese Cobb | Jul 28th 2016 Baby Boomers — those born in the late 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s — make up one-third of the U.S. population. Every nine seconds an… Read More
June 29, 2016 —
Pain Often Untreated in Seniors With Dementia Older adults are apt to suffer from a variety of painful health conditions, including arthritis, osteoporosis, urinary tract infections, diabetic neuropathy, tooth problems, constipation and many others. It’s important to address this discomfort and work with the person’s healthcare provider to arrive at the most effective treatment for… Read More
May 26, 2016 —
Senior Driving Safety Wordfind It would benefit all drivers to focus on being safer behind the wheel. Older adults face a special set of challenges when it comes to operating a vehicle, whether it’s on the highway or on busy city streets. Changes to vision, hearing, reflexes and cognitive health mean seniors may need to… Read More
May 26, 2016 —
Talking With Your Loved One About Incontinence Seniors who are experiencing urinary incontinence often feel all alone. But they are not. Though the topic seldom comes up in conversation, incontinence affects more than half of women past the age of menopause, and also affects many senior men. According to the American College of Physicians (ACP),… Read More
