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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