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| Vol. 6, No 35 | Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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In this week's edition of The Caregiver's Hotline:
Diabetes Triples Risk of Dementia in Some Older Adults
The chances of developing dementia are three times worse for certain older people who are diabetic and experience mild memory loss. [Read the full story]
Overweight Seniors Live Longer Than Trimmer Older Adults: Study
Since when is overweight a good thing? The answer may come from researchers who point to overweight elderly adults as being less likely to die during a given 10-year period than their slimmer counterparts. They say weight restrictions should be relaxed for seniors. [Read the full story]
Old Depression Med Offers Promise in Treating Heart Failure
More than 40 years after it was first used to treat depression, a largely discarded drug is holding promise for those with heart failure. Why? [Read the full story]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes
Glucose control takes a nose dive in diabetic adults with obstructive sleep apnea, a risky condition in its own right. What’s the connection? [Read the full story]
Finances: In-Home Care Reimbursement for Vets
“I heard that my mom, age 89, can request to be reimbursed for her in-home caregiver (respite) through the Veteran’s Administration, as my dad was a Vet, for up to $1,000 a month. Is this true? If yes, how can I apply for her?” A noted geriatric care manager explains how being a Vet can equal home care payment. [Read the full story]
How Well Do Your Own Parents Drive?
A wild ride with an aging loved one at the wheel may be all you need to be convinced that it’s time for Mom or Dad to hang up the car keys. That’s when the work begins: convincing your senior that “it’s time.” [Read the full story]
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