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What Are Common Scams That Target Seniors?
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to certain types of scams and fraud. Scammers prey on the elderly for a variety of reasons. What Are Common Scams That Target Seniors? Seniors Have Money According to a 2017...
Men’s Health Month
June marks National Men’s Health Month, a reminder for all males to implement healthy lifestyle choices and take better care of their bodies and mind. This is especially important for men over 60. Preventative care and screenings as you age are critical to your...
How Do You Know If An Aging Parent Needs Help?
You have been providing help to your parents off and on, but lately you’re concerned about what is going on when you are not with them. If you think your aging parent may need additional help, you should sit down and talk to your parent about possible choices. Most...
Does Mild Cognitive Impairment Always Progress to Dementia?
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) definition according to Webster-Miriam Dictionary: mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant limitations in social, practical, and conceptual skills (as...
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain-most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals. But brain injuries resulting in...