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May 2008 Articles:

Alzheimer's and Diabetes Linked, and Scientists Now Say They Know Why

Women Miss Heart Attack Signs, Expecting 'Hollywood Heart Attack'

Success Reported in Small Trial of New Alzheimer's Drug

Caregiver Alert: Heart Pills Recalled

When it Comes to Avoiding Stroke, It's All in the Money, Honey

New Meaning to 'Cover Charge': Give $1 from Strip Club Patrons to Seniors

April 2008 Articles:

Whites Die Sooner with Alzheimer's than Other Races

Men More Likely to Have Memory, Thinking Problems

Higher Rx Costs May Lead to Untreated Depression in Elderly

Vitamin E May Help Alzheimer's Patients Live Longer

Elderly Risk of Leg Artery Blockage Doubled with Low Vitamin D Levels

Wachovia Slammed for Telemarketing Abuse of Elderly

Keeping Loved Ones Independent: Helping Mom and Dad Navigate the Bathroom

Unlocking Tangled Memories: Reaching People with Alzheimer's Through Music

A First-Hand Account: Keeping Loved Ones Safe from Elderly Financial Abuse

Spirituality and the Elderly: Finding the 'Spirit' of Better Health as We Age

Turning to Hospice: Asking the Right Questions to Select Care Providers at Life's End

More Alzheimer's Caregivers Turn to Kids to Help with Care

Aging Boomers Face Crisis: Health Care System Too Small, Few Experts

Bad Habits Can Trigger Alzheimer's, Also Bring on Disease Sooner

Breast Cancer Linked to Drinking in Older Women

Regular Exercise While Aging Prevents Cognitive Decline: Study

Keep Smiling: Oldest Americans Are the Happiest Americans

Happy Birthday!

Experts Tie Hypertension, Diabetes to Dementia

Lowering Blood Pressure in Oldest of the Old Extends Life: Study

Psoriasis May Be in Your DNA; New Genetic Links Uncovered

Depression Increases Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

New Guidelines for Stubborn High Blood Pressure; Elderly Are Focus

Caregiver Dilemma: Can I Afford to Retire? Many Answer 'No’

Can a Coffee a Day Keep Alzheimer's Away?

Psoriasis Patients Said to Risk Heart Disease, Cancer, Depression

Parent's Death Anniversary Can be Deadly -- for You

Home Defibrillators Not as Effective as Thought: Report

New Blood Pressure Drug Has Fewer Side Effects: Study

A Good Fight May Keep You and Your Marriage Healthy

Pot Belly in Middle Age Linked to Alzheimer's

Physical Restraints Used Much Less in US Nursing Homes

Caregiver Alert: Scam Targets Elderly's Social Security Numbers

We're in Trouble: US Facing Severe Shortage of Nurses

Treating Spousal Caregiver Stress May Help Partners with Cancer

Sensor Necklace Aims to Increase Elderly Drug Compliance

March 2008 Articles:

Chilling Warning: 1 in 8 Boomers Likely to Get Alzheimer's

One-Third of All Elderly Suffer Serious-to-Modest Memory Loss

Family Caregivers of Heart Patients May Have Higher Heart Disease Risk

Soy Compound May Halt Spread of Prostate Cancer

Loss of Balance in Old Age May Indicate Several Serious Issues

Parkinson's Drug Might Work in Cancer Patients

Double Dose of Caregiving: Coping While Caring for More than One Loved One at a Time

Where’s Mom’s Medical Degree?: Self-Medicating by Seniors too Common, Always Dangerous

Caregiver Brain Fitness: Trying No-Sweat Workout to Save Your Mind in Old Age

When There’s Not Enough Saliva: Dealing with Common Elderly Dry Mouth Condition

Are Mom and Dad More Liberal than You Think?

Alzheimer's in Family Boosts Your Chances of Developing Disease: Study

Quarterly Vaccination May Control Blood Pressure in Future

Alzheimer's Study: Grief Is Heaviest Burden for Caregivers

Little Evidence That Psychotherapy Helps Elderly with Depression

Why Loud Snoring Can Lead to Heart Disease, Stroke

Caregiver Alert: Denture Cleansers Can Cause Allergic Reactions

Oddly, Patients Relieved by Alzheimer's Diagnosis, not Depressed

Broccoli May Help Us Defy Old Age

Heart Failure No Longer Death Sentence; More Elderly Live With It

Which Alzheimer's Drug Works Best? It's a Toss-up

Mom and Dad’s Drug Costs Rising, Triggered by Medicare Part D: AARP

Got a Quarter Million Dollars Cash to Spend on Old-Age Medical Care?

Could It Be? Elderly Memory Loss Becoming Less Common

Popular Arthritis Drug Can Disrupt Heart Rhythm

Forget Ginkgo as Memory Enhancer: Study

Number of Older Adults with Diabetes Jumps by Nearly a Quarter

Increased Cancer Risk from Vitamin Supplements, Report Warns

Robotic Dog Helps Elderly Overcome Loneliness

February 2008 Articles:

Sometimes a Referee Can Help: Coping with a Difficult Parent

When Dressing Becomes a Chore: Solutions for Keeping Loved Ones Independent

Caregiving Gadgets and Gizmos: New Ways to Keep Mind Fresh, Blood Pressure Low

Exercise and the Elderly: Why You and Mom Should Work Out Together

A Caregiver’s Spring Cleaning Checklist

Brits Say Computer Better Than Docs at Diagnosing Alzheimer's

You Might Live to 90 by Changing Your Lifestyle 5 Ways: Report

Caregivers Need Help Coping with Loved One's Mild Memory Loss

Blood Pressure Patients Tempt Fate by Ignoring Safe Diet

Elderly Smokers Tend to Keep Their Habit a Secret

Worst Time to Have Heart Attack in Hospital? More Deaths at Night

Even Mild Alzheimer's Sparks Startling Decline in Financial Skill

Blood Thinner Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions; Production Halted

Older Prostate Cancer Victims Can Safely Hold Off Treatment: Study

Caregiver Alert: Payday Lenders Targeting Seniors

Here's a Switch: Health Costs Are Lower for Fat People than Thin Patients

Rural Areas Become Old-Age Destinations

Telltale Signs of Alzheimer's Appear Virtually Overnight: Report

Who's More Likely to be Depressed -- Older Men or Older Women?

Lack of Key B Vitamin May Triple Alzheimer's Risk: Research

High Blood Pressure Pill Cuts Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Heart Attack Victim Hounded for $5 Co-Pay En Route to Hospital

Large-Breasted Women More Prone to Diabetes: Study

Estrogen-like Compound May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer's in Mice: Report

Diuretics May Be Better Blood Pressure Therapy Than More Costly Meds

Nursing Homes Improve Care When Spotlighted in Online Report Card

Heart, Stroke Deaths Show Steady Decline -- But Risk Factors Increase

Elderly Falls Overlooked as Major Cause of Fractures; Safeguards Needed

Couch Potatoes May Age Faster; Exercise Can Slow Aging

January 2008 Articles:

Stepping Back from the Brink: Taking Positive Steps Before You Reach the Breaking Point

Protecting the Skin We’re In: Keeping Sores, Infection Away with Loving Care

A Priceless Gift of Health: Why Exercise is Good Medicine at Any Age

The Hygiene-Health Connection: Meeting the Challenge of Personal Hygiene in Our Elderly

8 Top Tips on Avoiding Osteoporosis

Infrared Helmet May Reverse Some Alzheimer's Symptoms: Research

Few Plans Exist to Stop Deadly Superbug Spread in Nursing Homes

Caregiver Alert: Protect Seniors from Reverse Mortgage Scams

New Cancer Drug May Be On the Way; Fewer Side Effects

Vitamin C (Naturally) Can Guard Against Stroke

Convenience vs. Safety: Drive-Up Pharmacy Windows Lead to Rx Errors

New Quick Test May Detect Alzheimer's at Annual Physical Exam

Family Caregivers May Qualify for Tax Breaks

Dementia Patients Live Average of Four and a Half Years after Diagnosis

Most Women Ask Parents Hard Questions on Reality of Living Alone

Calcium Supplements May Increase Older Women's Heart Risk

High Blood Pressure in Healthy Older Adults Linked to Destructive Gene

Breakthrough? Shot Appears to Reverse Alzheimer’s Effects in Minutes

Greater Use of Statins Could Extend Lives of Elderly Heart Disease Patients

Scientists Worry that Lead in Kids Can Spark Alzheimer's Decades Later

Business Icon Commits Many Millions to Parkinson's Fight

Lack of Vitamin D May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Afternoon Nap May Help Long-Term Memory

Irregular Heartbeat Can Trigger Memory and Thinking Problems

Fit Seniors Live Longer, Even With Modest Effort

Restless Legs Syndrome Doubles Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease

Obesity Linked to Higher Death Rate from Prostate Cancer

Many Hospitals Slow to 'Shock' Heart Patients Back to Life

Diabetes Test Strips Recalled for False Readings

Walking and Moderate Exercise Help Prevent Dementia

Caution: Winter is Prime Time for Heart Attacks

FDA Finds No Increased Heart Risk from Heartburn Drugs

Feds Free Companies to Drop Retiree Health Insurance Plan

Gene Mutation Kills Good Gene, Spreading Breast Cancer: Study

Food Guide Pyramid Updated for Elderly

December 2007 Articles:

Staying Fit While Caregiving: You May Think It's Impossible, But It's Not

Don't Fall Down!: Preventing a Third of a Million Elderly Broken Hips a Year

Here We Go Again!: Coping with Caregiving a Second, or Even Third, Time

The Long Road to Diagnosis: ‘Dad Doesn’t Have Alzheimer’s, He’s Just Getting Older!’

New Tricks for Old Dogs?: How It's Never too Late to Prevent Illness

Naughty or Nice, Beware of Often Fatal 'Merry Christmas Coronary'

Too Much Sugar May Increase Alzheimer's Risk

Older Women Not as Likely to Have Chest Pains in Heart Attacks: Study

Holidays and Aging: 10 Tips from Geriatric Specialists

Meds Class, Including Avandia, Puts Older Diabetics at Heart Risk

Can Where You Live Lead to an Early Death?

Is Camera Breakthrough Way to Retain Memory in Alzheimer’s Patients?

Three Well-Known Drugs Send Elderly to the ER Most Often

Feds List Worst of Worst Nursing Homes, Tackle Care Issues

Alzheimer's Onset not Delayed by Popular Drugs: Study

Research Finds Green Tea Helpful Against Breast Cancer

That Shrinking Wallet May Foretell Heart Disease: Study

High Blood Pressure Increases Vulnerability to Alzheimer's

Treating Depression Prolongs Life for Elderly with Diabetes

Report Card: Utah Found to Be 'Most Depressed' State

Commonly-Used Hormone Fails to Prevent Onset of Alzheimer's

More Nurses Needed to Cut Hospital Deaths

Seniors Going Without Needed Meds; Lawsuit Filed

November 2007 Articles:

Six Caregiving Strategies: What to Do When Family Doesn't Help Out

Surgery and the Elderly: Long Avoided, Now a More Frequent Option

Caregiving Gadgets and Gizmos: Our Picks for Easy Showering, Phoning, Taking Meds and More

Keeping an Eye on Loved One's Care: Medicare Recipients Lack Quality Medical Care: Report

Heavy Drinking Can Hike Blood Pressure in Older Men

Minor Strokes Tied to Major Attacks within a Week: Study

Slowing Down, Inactivity not Normal Part of Aging

Marijuana Compound May Help Fight Breast Cancer

Joint Replacement in Arthritic Seniors Cuts Pain, Boosts Independence

Social Security Benefits, Medicare Costs to Increase in January

How Sweet It Is! Chocolate Improves Blood Flow

Latinos, African Americans Live Longer Than Whites with Alzheimer's

Seniors Get Online Tool to Evaluate Prescription Drug Programs

Beta Carotene May Slow Memory Loss

Caregivers Benefit from Cancer Support Programs

Nursing Homes Under Congressional Microscope for Accountability

Caregiver Alert: Scam Targets Elderly Seeking Tax Help

Aspirin May Reduce Parkinson's Risk

Merck Caves, Agrees to $4.85 Billion Vioxx Settlement

Botox Used to Make Aging Joints Feel Younger

Winter 'Chills' Efforts to Control Blood Pressure

Some Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Sleep Disruptions

How Healthy is Your State? New Report Has Answers

Chemical that Causes Parkinson's Disease Identified: Report

High Blood Pressure, Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Alzheimer's Spread

Breast Cancer Cells Self-Destruct with New Drug

Family Ties Determine Who Gets Heart Disease

Americans Give Thumbs Down to US Healthcare System in Survey

Eating Onions Can Keep Heart Disease at Bay: Study

October 2007 Articles:

More Education May be Harmful When it Comes to Alzheimer's Decline

High Blood Pressure Triples Diabetes Risk in Women

Alzheimer's Symptoms Appear Reduced by Popular Blood Pressure Med

Older Recovering Alcoholics Continue to Think Clearly: Study

Viral Infections May Promote Obesity

Does Your Mood Take a Nosedive Each November?

When Kids Become Caregivers: Growing Army of Youth Cares for Their Elderly

Aging in Place: Elderly Sprout Self-Help Networks to Stay Independent

Caregiver Syndrome: When the Stress Piles Up

The Aging Eye: New Lenses Offer Cataract Patients Clearer Future

Fear a Mammogram?: Follow These Life-Saving Tips

Winning the War Against Cancer: Death Rates Dropping Fast

Bad Marriage Can Trigger Bad Heart

Elderly Medicare and Medicaid Patients Not Receiving Quality Care: Report

Just a Single Colonoscopy 'Dramatically' Reduces Cancer Deaths

Old Lungs Stay Young -- Even in Smokers -- With Statins

Five Patients Die; Medtronic Suspends Sale of Heart Device

Can Special Protein Shot Reverse Some Alzheimer's Symptoms?

Tooth Loss May Lead to Dementia: Study

Even Mild Thyroid Problems Double Risk of Heart Conditions

Even Relatives of Parkinson's Patients Run Risk of Dementia

What if Your Doctor Falls Asleep on You? Or Smells of Liquor?

Pay Your Hospital Bill . . . or Else

Clean Living Appears to Guard Against Alzheimer's: Study

Common Acne Drug Reduces Stroke Damage

Elderly Men More Likely Than Women to Get Pacemakers

Popular Alzheimer's Drug Mostly Ineffective in Treating Agitation: Report

Plenty of 'Good' Cholesterol May Protect More Than Managing 'Bad' Levels

Medicare Premiums Will Go Up Next Year -- But Slightly

Scientists Think Alzheimer's is Form of Diabetes

Once-Yearly Preventive Drug Cuts Elderly Hip Fracture Deaths by 28%

Spousal Caregivers and Loved Ones with Cancer Report Similar Stress

Stress in Seniors Linked to Their Low Birth Weight

Aging Mom Knows Best When It Comes to Cholesterol: Survey

We Spent More Fighting Cholesterol in 2004 than on Any Other Drugs

September 2007 Articles:

Shifting Seasons: Making Sure Mom and Dad Are Safely Nestled for Winter

Dealing with the Telltale Signs: Gauging Whether Mom and Dad Can Continue Living on Their Own

Form and Functionality: When Medical Equipment Comes Home

Picking a Pet: Tips for Choosing Your Loved One's Companion

As We Age: Getting the Mail Is Risky Business

Chronic Stress Can Steal Years from Caregivers' Lifetimes

Many Misinformed About Alzheimer's Depending on Race

Obesity Ups Alzheimer's Risk; Doesn't Directly Affect Seniors' Memory

Confused by Prescription Instructions? Blame the Label

Hospice Receives High Marks for Dementia Care

Is Craving for Chocolate Really an Addiction? Science Weighs In

Mediterranean Diet May Extend Alzheimer's Patients' Lives

Popular Diabetes Drug Linked to 42% Greater Risk of Heart Attack

Alzheimer's Agitation, Aggression Controlled by Common Antidepressant

Frequent Alcohol Consumption Increases Cancer Risk in Older Women

Caregiver Alert: Cancer Painkiller Can Be Fatal, Manufacturer Warns

Who's More Likely to Change Unhealthy Habits? Men or Women?

Smokers More Likely to Develop Alzheimer's or Dementia

Avocados May Help Prevent Oral Cancer

Alzheimer's Caregivers Remain Healthy with Counseling

More Bad News for Smokers -- and Former Smokers

Painful Side Effects Drive Women to Stop Taking Breast Cancer Drug

Want to Predict Your Obesity Chances? Check Your Zip Code

Heart Attack Sufferers Get Double Whammy, Often Developing Diabetes

Dementia Chances Increase after Removing Ovaries before Menopause

When Doc Doesn't Hear Your Meds Concern, Internet Chatters Will Listen

Hypnosis Reduces Pain and Cost in Breast Cancer Surgery

Americans Earning More But Fewer Have Health Insurance: Census

China's One-Child Policy Could Backfire on Its Elderly

August 2007 Articles:

With Our Elderly in Mind: Caregiving Gadgets and Gizmos

Dealing with Denial: When a Champ Refuses to Admit He's 'Down for the Count'

Caregivers and the Workplace: How to Get the Support You Need

7 Common Myths: Just the Facts About Osteoporosis

Seeking Immediate Medical Care: Six Symptoms Not to Ignore

Experts Develop Simple, Non-Invasive Test for Alzheimer's

20% in Medicare Drug Program Still Don't Fill Prescriptions Due to Cost

Beware of Bogus 'Census' Targeting Seniors

Unexplained Weight Loss Precedes Dementia Diagnosis in Women

Coated Aspirin No Easier on Stomach than Plain

Yoga May Help Control Blood Pressure

Gene That 'Turns Off' Cancer? Gene Suppresses Tumor Growth

Alzheimer's Drug Claims Draw FDA Warning

Popular Diabetes Drugs to Get 'Black Box' Warnings from FDA

Elderly May Not Be Getting Enough Salt in Diets

Great Results on Blood Pressure Meds Stops Elderly Trial Early

Got a Pot Belly? It's a Tip-Off of Heart Disease

Does Caffeine Keep Dementia at Bay?

Elderly Neglect Themselves, Don't Understand the Danger: Study

Gender Differences Greatly Impact Emphysema, COPD

Geriatric Health Conditions Have Major Effect on Half of All Seniors

Alzheimer's Drug Seen as Safe, Effective; Treatment Expanded

Cat is Furry Grim Reaper; How Does Oscar Predict Nursing Home Deaths?

Hip Protectors Don't Protect Elderly in Falls: Study

Study Links Low Cholesterol Levels and Cancer

Literacy Linked to Mortality Rates in the Elderly

Elderly Often Victim as Skin Cancer Rates Rise

Watch Out for Fat Friends: Study Finds Obesity is 'Socially Contagious'

July 2007 Articles:

Getting a Life: Finding a Social Life as a Single Caregiver

Helping Mom and Dad - and Yourself: 5 Steps to Choosing the Best Adult Day Program

Caring Conversations: 10 Tips for Tackling Tough Topics with Parents

Deciphering the Code: Making Sense of Medical and Hospital Bills

Clues When It's Time to Consider Assisted Living

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Risk Significantly Reduced by Statin

Grapefruit Linked to Breast Cancer

Elderly Dieting Doesn't Lead to Less Physical Activity: Studies

Older Women with Memory Problems Do Not Sleep as Well

Elderly Complaints Lead to Long-Term Care Insurance Probe

Spice Found in Curry Could Fight Alzheimer's

Promising Drug May Reverse Alzheimer's Spread

Many with Early Dementia Can Drive Safely, Experts Say

Risk of Stroke Doubles if Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Attention Training May Help Elderly Improve Concentration

Nursing Home Residents Get Less Vision Care, Study Finds

Drug Patch Approved as Alzheimer's Treatment

1.2 Million Patients at Risk of Staph Infections; Up to 10% Die: Survey

Difficulty Identifying Odors May Predict Elderly Cognitive Decline

Docs' Scribbling Leads to Medication Errors; Technology Helps

Older Women Fare Better Than Men in Lung Cancer Treatment

Dark Chocolate May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Grandchildren Are Likely Caregivers for Grandparents Who Cared for Them

Estrogen Therapy Boosts Aging Brain Cells

Common Antidepressants Lower Bone Density in Older Men and Women

Alzheimer's Risk Cut by Frequent Brain Stimulation in Old Age

Study Finds Omega-3 May Save Sight

Tree Bark May Fight Lung Cancer: Study

Portion-Control Dishes May Help Obese Diabetics

June 2007 Articles:

Alzheimer's Buzz: Scientists Raise Hopes for Vaccine

Millions of Americans Can Save Big Meds Dollars by Safely Splitting Pills

More Women Than Men Having Mid-Life Stroke; Waistline a Culprit

Cool Tips for Hot Days and Stroke Prevention

Even Caregivers Care About Image: Caution on Anti-Wrinkle Products

Here's a Helpful Idea: FDA Approves Computerized Pill Box

Men as Caregivers: What’s Different When a Man Cares for a Loved One?

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Aging Gracefully with a Chronic and Crippling Disease

Exploring Medicare MSA's: Is a Medicare Medical Savings Account Right for Your Loved One?

Nutritional Supplements: Right or Wrong: They're Natural So They Must Be Safe?

Summer Advice:: Stay Hydrated to Avoid Painful Kidney Stones

Alzheimer's to Quadruple Worldwide by 2050, Reaching 106 Million

Vitamin D Dramatically Reduces Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Researchers Hopeful about New Alzheimer's Therapy

7 Medicare Insurers Suspend Marketing After Deception Complaints

'Milkshake' a Day to Keep Alzheimer's at Bay?

Yes, Video Games Might Keep Seniors Mentally Sharp: Study

Elder Care Quality Hurt by Low Pay for In-Home Caregivers

Low Sex Hormone Level May Spell Shorter Life in Older Men

Diabetics in Nursing Homes Need Improved Care: Study

Lack of Sun Doesn't Explain Low Vitamin D in Overweight Seniors

Statins Effectively Arrest Cholesterol; Drugs Well-Tolerated in Patients

Best and Worst States at Monitoring Doctors Are Ranked

Alzheimer's Quickly Gets Worse in Nursing Homes; Day Care Better

Heart Attack Deaths Drop Sharply with New Treatments: Study

Research Links Parkinson's Risk to Pesticides, Head Injuries

Personality Changes May Help Detect Form of Dementia

Aspirin May be Less Effective Heart Treatment for Women than Men

May 2007 Articles:

Is Chip Implanted in Alzheimer's Patients' Arm Form of Care or Branding?

FDA Issues Safety Alert on Diabetes Drug Linked to Heart Deaths

Researchers Discover Link Between Parkinson's and Narcolepsy

Elderly Care Hurt by Chain-Owned Nursing Home Standards

Drink a Day May Delay Dementia

Making Your Bladder Gladder: Green Tea May Prevent Inflammation

‘I Am the Face of Alzheimer’s’: Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out

Did Mom Take Her Medicine?: Missing Meds is Risky Business

Exclusively Caring for the Elderly: When and Why to Seek Care from a Geriatrician

Are You Among the Worried Well?: Seeking a 'Cure' When There is No Ailment

Is Mom's In-Home Caregiver Trained? Or Not?

US Health System Gets Failing Grade vs. Other Countries: Studies

Elderly with Major Depression Live Longer with Appropriate Treatment

Headaches in Middle Age May Increase Risk of Blindness

Diabetes and Heart Failure Spell Double Trouble for Older Women

Consumer Reports Weighs in on Best New Diets

Blood Pressure Drugs May Provide Alzheimer's Protection

New Class of Toxins Rivals Trans Fats in Elderly Heart Risk: Study

Life's Experiences Sharpen Elderly's Decision-Making Skills

Depression Linked to Development of Diabetes in Older Adults

Study Links Whole Grain Diet to Heart Health

What's Your 'Stroke IQ'? Pretty Low, if You're Like Other Americans

Decades-Old Brain Test Can Diagnose Early Alzheimer's: Study

Seniors Bear Brunt of Predatory Lending

Alzheimer's Risk Reduced When Estrogen Used Before Age 65

Older Lupus Patients Avoid Specialist Treatment for Disease

Moderate Coffee Drinking Reduces Many Health Risks

True or False: Seniors Are Grouchy and Frail?

Steep Price Hikes in Popular Medicare Drugs Stymie Program's Hopes

Women Expect to Care for Aging Parents but Seldom Prepare: Survey

Depression May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease

Hopkins Researchers Claim Better Blood Test for Prostate Cancer

Falling Breast Cancer Rates Tied to Declining Use of Hormone Therapy

Prepaid Funeral Scam Targets Seniors

April 2007 Articles:

Geriatric Care Managers: The Elder-Caregiver's Best Ally

Healing Power of Touch: Massage: Delivering Basic Caregiver Relief

Feet Are Complicated Work Horses: Proper Foot Care Saves Caregiver and Loved One

Many Ways to ‘Say’ It: Importance of Saying ‘I Love You’ to Your Loved One

Caregiver Resource: SHIP: State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

GAO: Nursing Home Regulations Ineffective; Elderly in Harm's Way

Study Warns Ibuprofen May Increase Heart Attack Risk

New Long-Lasting Parkinson Drug Adds to Patients' Daily Relief

With Each Minute Precious, Doctors Aggressively Treat Early Heart Attacks

Women with Breast Cancer Need MRI Screening of Opposite Breast

Cocoa -- But Not Tea -- Appears to Lower Blood Pressure

Who Pays Eldercare's Tab -- Caregiver or Elderly?

Drug Reduces Verbal Repetition Associated with Alzheimer's

Use of Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks on the Decline

Hot Flashes in Women Linked to High Blood Pressure

Common Herb May Reduce Recurring Urinary Tract Infections

Elderly Woman Buried in Garbage Pile in Her Home; Man Dies

Long-Term Care Costs Now Exceed Most Household Incomes: Study

Using Your Sniffer to Detect Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Practicing Tai Chi Boosts Immune System in Older Adults

Nation's Largest City Tackles Elderly Safety

Want One More Reason to Quit Smoking?

Is Your Prescription Drug Information Brochure Mostly Greek?

Improper Sedative Use Kills Alzheimer's Patients Early

Long-Term Aspirin Use May Reduce Heart-Related Deaths in Women

Mice with Alzheimer's Effectively Treated by Experimental Vaccine

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (Not Race) Top Causes of Heart Risk

Parkinson's Drugs Pulled from Market; Can Cause Heart Damage

Trans Fat Linked to Heart Disease; Strongest Evidence to Date: Study

March 2007 Articles:

When Mom and Dad Untie the Knot: Helping Our Loved Ones Through Divorce

How Does Dad Deal with Pain?: Easing a Loved Ones Painful Burden

Is Mom's Home a Potential Minefield?: Strategies for Maintaining a Loved One's Independence

Proven Strategies for Aging Without Aching

Not ‘Going with the Flow’: Relieving a Busy and Bothersome Bladder

Identifying and Properly Treating Life's Aches and Pains

Alzheimer's Spread Picks Up Alarming Speed: Cases Up 10% in 5 Years

Transcendental Meditation Helps with Congestive Heart Failure

Can it Be? Smoking Reported to Lower Parkinson's Risk

More Depression, Burden Reported in Family Caregivers of ALS Patients

Despite New Laws, Doctor-Drug Company Dealings Still Murky

Elderly Exercise: Hold the Spandex, Hide the Hard Bodies

Black, Hispanic Caregivers Misinformed About Alzheimer's

Impotence Drugs May Trump Nitroglycerin for Heart Protection

A Parent's Last Gift: Long Life; Long Lifespan May be Inherited

FDA Wants Stronger Warnings on Well-Known Sleep Drugs

Red Wine May Protect Against Colon Cancer

Sign of Times: Seniors Offered Discounts by Brothel

Early Results Link Vasectomies to Unusual Dementia

Humana Accused of Dumping Part D Insureds on Competitor

Older Women Victimized by Spousal and Partner Violence: Report

FDA Green Lights New Blood Pressure Drug

Colon Cancer Risk Often Linked to Family History

Are Boomers in Worse Shape Than Their Elders?

Uric Acid Levels Tied to Cognitive Impairment in Elderly

Health Spa Approach May Help Hospitalized Seniors

Study Confirms Passive Smoke Link to Cancer; Risk Sometimes Doubled

Epilepsy Drug Improves Tremors in Parkinson's Patients

Now Pain Relievers Linked with High Blood Pressure in Older Men

Prilosec Found as Effective as Expensive Prescriptions

February 2007 Articles:

Stop Pushing My Buttons!: How to Cope When Caring for a Difficult Parent

Traveling a Lonely Road: Caregiving and the Only Child

When Mom Moves In: Surviving Under the Same Roof

Paget's Disease: Boning Up on a Painful Bone Condition

Transport Chairs: Keeping Mom Mobile - Without Breaking Your Back

Fast-Rising Healthcare Costs to Swallow Much More of Your Income

Fooling Our Body Clocks May Avoid Heart Attacks and Strokes

Severe Form of Enlarged Prostate Disease Discovered

Coaching Helps Older Adults Speak Up at Medical Visits

High Cholesterol Increases Women's Stroke Risk: Study

Chocolate as Brain Food? Something to Think About

Elderly Face Double Whammy When It Comes to Body Fat

Midday Napping May Reduce Heart-Attack Risk

Frustration and Promise Envelop Possible Cancer Killer

Symptoms of Depression Linked to Early Stages of Heart Disease

Does Component of Niacin Point Way to Anti-Aging Drugs?

Women's Heart Health Shortchanged by Outdated Risk Factors

Loneliness Linked to Dementia

Women's Heart Disease Often Goes Undetected

Pedestrian-Friendly Communities Make for More Active Older Adults

Are Women Seeing Most-Experienced Breast Cancer Surgeons?

Nurses Arrested for Withholding Meds from Elderly Patients

Moderate Drinking May Be OK for Men with High Blood Pressure

Are Safer Drugs on the Way? FDA Tightens Controls

ERs Treat Chest Pain Differently, Based on Race, Gender, Insurance

Diabetes Risk May Be in the Genes

Antidepressants Similar in Effectiveness, But Side Effects Differ

Vision Loss Costing Medicare Billions

Seniors Might be Happier than Younger Generation: Study

January 2007 Articles:

Can Prunes Reverse Bone Loss After Menopause?

Radiation Reduces Breast Cancer Recurrence in Older Women

Doctor-Issued Credit Cards Start to Appear, Raising Patient Debt

Older Women -- and Men -- Vulnerable to Osteoporosis Refractures

Tomato-Broccoli Combo Can Help Shrink Prostate Cancers

Microwave Ovens Effective Germ-Fighters

Plugging the Elder Care Dollar Drain: Becoming a Tax-Savvy Caregiver

Bills, Bills, Bills: 8 Tips for Managing Your Loved One's Daily Finances

Do Doctors Give Up on the Elderly?: Fighting for a Fighting Chance

Assuring Good Nights: Keeping Our Elderly Safe in Bed

Cost of Health Care Slowing Thanks to Generics

Most Future Alzheimer's Victims Show No Signs

Fed Warning: Aging Boomers Face Social Security Crisis

One More Clue in Alzheimer's Mystery: Gene Changes

Researchers Find Chinese Herb Reduces Blood Pressure

Yes, Chicken Soup Can Help Colds

House Passes Bill to Cut Medicare Drug Costs; President Promises Veto

Study Finds Huge Disparity in Medicare Drug Prices

Caregiver Stress Driven by Loved One's Type of Health Care System

Simple Blood Test Might Predict Heart Attack or Stroke

Women with Migraines Much More Likely to be Depressed

Male or Female Heart: It Makes a Difference in Medical Care

Two Parkinson's Drugs Seriously Increase Heart Risk

Uric Acid Levels Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Elderly

Spice Up Your Health This New Year

Plain Soap and Water Still Best for Washing Hands

Praying Online Helps Cancer Patients: Study

Worst Diets of 2006: You Won't Lose Weight with These Turkeys

Physicians Recruited to Keep Demented Drivers Off the Road

Women with COPD Fare Worse than Men with Disease

Researchers Link Banned Pesticide with Parkinson's

A Primer: Long-Term Care Insurance -- To Buy or Not?

Century-Old Montessori Method Used to Treat Alzheimer's

Here's a Twist: Pet Owners Are Less Healthy

December 2006 Articles:

Biggest Caregiver Issue: Getting Help from Other Family Members

Red Meat May Double Risk of Breast Cancer

FDA Wants Stronger Warnings on OTC Pain Relievers

Mental Exercise May Help Seniors Think Better, Longer

Long-Term Care Horror: Woman Infested with Maggots

Vitamin D May Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

States Chip in with Caregiver Compensation Programs: Plugging the Elder Care Dollar Drain

Defending Against Nation's No. 3 Killer: How to Cut Stroke Risk by 80%

Six Steps to Sanity: Time Management Tips for Caregivers

Mom's Smile Is So Sweet . . . How Can Her Breath Be So Bad?

Dramatic Drop in Breast Cancer Cases -- But Why?

Mothers Overwhelmingly Choose Daughters as Caregivers

Pacemakers May Be Better than Beta Blockers for Some Heart Patients

Many at Risk for Flu Forego Shots

Study Links High-Protein Diet to Cancer

Hospital Statistics Not a Good Guide to Quality of Care

Medicare Drug Plan Costs Rise; Private Assistance May Fill Gap

Annual Scans, Aggressive Care Can Slash Lung Cancer Deaths: Study

Holidays May Bring Out Depression in Seniors

Phone-Based Care Program Reduces Risk of Death in Older Adults

Elderly Stay Healthier Longer; Nursing Homes Post Vacancy Signs

12 Ideas for Healthy Holiday Gifts

Will Aspirin and Advil Help Prevent Cancer?

Breast Cancer Study Proves Importance of Second Opinions

Octogenarians Not Too Old for Cancer Surgery: Researchers

Elderly at Risk for Complications, Death from Weight-Loss Surgery

Rote Learning Improves Memory in Seniors

Did CNA Save Patient's Life, Only to be Fired?

November 2006 Articles:

Plugging the Elder Care Dollar Drain: Using 'Caregiver Contracts' As Family Compensation

Surviving into the New Year: How to Handle Holiday Stress

7 Tips to Balance Their Life: Kids Caught in Caregiving's Shuffle

Holding Hopes & Dreams: Critical Ingredients in Lives of Caregivers and Loved Ones

A Doctor's Tips: Keeping Seniors Safe from Winter Falls

National Battle Plan Needed to Check Alzheimer's Avalanche: Forum

Pharmacy Care Program Helps Elderly Take All Their Meds

Hospitals Vow to Improve Heart Attack Response Time

Elderly Alert: Scammers Exploit Medicare Open Enrollment

Holiday Gluttony Can Spell Disaster for Undiagnosed Diabetics

What's Your Caregiving Worth? Try $306 Billion in the US

Counseling Caregivers Helps Alzheimer's Patients Stay Home Longer

Gentle Massage Intrigues Dementia Researchers; May Calm Anxieties

More than Needle Biopsy Needed to Rule Out Some Breast Cancers

CDC Slow to Act on Hospital Infections, Critic Charges

Caregiving Respite Comes in the Form of a Robot

Assisted Living Rate Increases Slow After Big 2005 Jump

Elderly Women Receive Short Shrift in Breast Cancer Treatment

Smile and Laugh Away Your Caregiving Stress: Study

Boomer Caregivers' Financial Nightmare is Younger Gen's Opportunity

Beta-Blocker Eye Drops Can Cause Serious Reactions; Elderly Cautioned

How Much Influence Do Medical Publications Have on Your Doctor?

'Grandparents Scam' Exposed; Con Artists Pose As Grandkids in Trouble

Medicare Drug Donut Hole Widens; 13 States Offer No Extra Coverage

CMS Cuts Doctor Payments, Ups Home Health, Hospital Rates

Depression Bigger Problem for Men than Women

Link Identified Between Age, Cardiovascular Disease

Falls in Elderly Men May be Caused by Low Sex Hormone Levels

October 2006 Articles:

Oldest and Sickest at Risk as Medicare Juggles Drug Rules

Health Care Costs Out of Control: Survey

New Gene Linked to Predicting Age-Related Vision Loss

Chinese Plant is Focus of Alzheimer's Treatment Research

Vegetables May Slow Memory Loss

Religious Elderly Have More Quality of Life than Non-Religious Peers

Peripheral Artery Disease: The Most Dangerous Little-Known Disease

Plugging the Eldercare Dollar Drain: How Long-Term Care Policies Can Benefit Family Caregivers

Can Dad Still Vote?: A Look at Elderly Rights Involving Competency

Keeping Everyone Up-to-Date: New Tools Help Caregivers Update Friends and Family

'Drug Discount Card' Promoter Settles Charges It Misled Seniors

'Huge' Link Found Between Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's Diseases

Your Hospital Choice May Determine Life or Death: Study

Marijuana Might Slow the Advance of Alzheimer's Disease

Aspirin May Prevent or Delay Enlarged Prostate in Older Men

Doctors Agree: Drug Company Freebies Have Impact

For Elderly Scam Victim, Sympathy, Advice but No Action

Nursing Home Operators Indicted on Fraud Charges

Southern California Scam Took Homes from Elderly, Infirm

US Ill-Prepared to Deal with Inevitable Elder-Caregiving Crisis: Report

Three Popular Drugs Get Failing Marks for Alzheimer's Treatment

Report: Shopping Around Beats Medicare Drug Prices

Millions of Health Records at Risk in Leaky Medicare Computer Network

New Flu Fighting Weapon Stops Infection in Earliest Stage

This May Sounds Nuts, But Food Can Be Addictive

Alert: Counterfeit Diabetes Test Strips Sold in US

How Much Caffeine is in That Cup Of Decaf?

Confusion Likely as New Medicare Plans Are Unveiled for 2007

Canadian Drug Crackdown Ends to Seniors' Relief

Survey: Seniors Look to Generics When Reaching Drug Plan 'Donut Hole'

Seniors Have 7 Times Greater Risk of Dangerous Drug Mistakes

Watching Out for Dad -- Why Older Men Don't Seek Depression Help

Study Questions Benefits of Flu Shots for Elderly

Wal-Mart to Expand $4 Generic Drug Discount Pricing Nationwide

Nursing Home Operators Indicted on Fraud Charges

Not a Pretty Picture: Elder-Caregiving in America

Repayment of Erroneous Medicare Premium Refunds Hits Snag

Hospital and Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket

Bath Falls Common Among Elderly; Often Can be Prevented

Study: Exercise May Help Pulmonary Hypertension Patients

Study Finds Many Doctors Don't Clearly Communicate with Patients

September 2006 Articles:

Scammers Peddling Fake Group Health Insurance

Are $4 Prescriptions Coming to a Pharmacy Near You? Majors Think So

Seniors Bemoan 'Donut Day' as Medicare Drug Coverage Stops for Millions

Who Gets a Heart Transplant? Criteria Expanded to Cover the Elderly

'Superbug' Outside Hospitals Poses Risk to Professional Caregivers

Raise Glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and Ward Off Alzheimer's?

CDC: Plenty of Flu Vaccine This Year

7 Signs of Elderly Dependence: When Leaving Dad Home Alone Might Not Be a Good Idea

Combining Mind and Body Needs: Geriatric Team Approach Treats the 'Whole Person'

When 'In the Mood' Refers to Food: Avoiding a Food Fight with Your Loved One

I Can't Do Anything Right!: Righting Siblings and Other Family to Steady Your Caregiving Boat

Balancing Caregiving's 'Toll Booth': 5 Tips for Cutting the Cost of Caring for Elderly Parents

Identity Theft Issue Gaining Traction with Older Voters

Vitamin D May Protect Against Some Cancers

Higher Medicare Premiums for Higher-Income Seniors

For Sale: Your Health Care Records

Medicare Drug Program Opens Greater Access to Cancer Treatment

Senate Probe Finds Broad Abuse of Uninsured by Non-Profit Hospitals

Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Forgetful? You May Be Losing More Than Just Your Memory

Elderly Alert: Segway Recalls 23,500 Personal Transporters

Have Scientists Found Natural Self-Defense Mechanism for Alzheimer's?

Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline; New Cancer Cases Remain Steady

Sleep Walking and Talking May Predict Dementia Likelihood

Medical Record Privacy Is Often Compromised: Report

Consumers Often Overdose on Prescription Eye Drops

Projected Cost of Strokes in US Tops $2 Trillion

Pennsylvania Sues Hearing Aid Firm for Elder Abuse

MyFreeMedicine.com Settles Arkansas Suit

Fruit Juice May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

Study: U.S. Health Care is Expensive, Still a Good Value

Depressed Seniors Turn to Alternative Therapies; Prayer #1 Choice

Study Finds Vegetables Prevent Artery Hardening

Cure for Reading Glasses May be in View

What's in a Name? One Celebrity Hopes It's Better Health Care

Researchers Find Better Blood Test for Prostate Cancer

Florida Sues Water Extraction Company for Deceiving Seniors

August 2006 Articles:

Little Evidence to Show Wandering Prevention Works in Dementia

Study: Never Too Late to Exercise

That Cup of Coffee May Trigger a Heart Attack

Statins Shown to Reduce Risk of Second Stroke

Pressure Mounts to Control Salt as 'Silent Killer;' Experts Want Action

Will It Be 'Game Over' for Alzheimer's? PS3 Recruited for Research

Parish Nurses: Quite Possibly Caregiving's Best Kept Secret

Falls, Flames and Food: Avoiding Trouble in Mom's Kitchen