Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, it’s likely that the possibility causes the majority of males their fair share of anxiety. Keep reading to discover more about prostate cancer and its symptoms. What is prostate cancer? According to the…
Category: Cancer
It’s not the most glamorous part of getting older but, unfortunately, arthritis can be a part of aging for some. Nearly one in four American adults (24% to be exact) struggle with arthritis and arthritis is the number one cause of work-related disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, it…
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Everyone feels lonely sometimes, but loneliness can be a particularly challenging issue for older adults. Loneliness in the elderly has only increased over the years. Likely, the problem was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, but it was beginning to display concerning trends even before social isolation was necessary. A 2018 poll conducted by…
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What Is Brain Atrophy? Many worry that with age will come lost memories and a certain degree of lost intellect. Unfortunately, this can be a reality for some. When this happens, this is known as brain atrophy. A study published by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) suggests that the risk of mild cognitive impairment…
Category: Memory Care | Alzheimer's
Considering that speech disorders are so much more common in children compared to adults, some may overlook treatment options for adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately four million American adults struggle with a speech disorder. In this case, three million with stuttering and one million with aphasia — both treatable conditions. Keep reading to…
Category: Speech Therapy
While getting older can impact your ability to participate in some types of enjoyable activities, board games are an activity that anybody can enjoy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while roughly 6.2 million Americans 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia), it has been estimated…
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Since 2020, Americans seem to be experiencing a substantial increase in mental health issues, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA). The study showed that the largest increases in mental health issues were in depressive disorders (up to 72% in 2021 compared to only 60% in 2020), anxiety disorders (up to…
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Considering that speech therapy is more common for children, some may not even think about speech therapy for adults. However, there are a lot of valid reasons someone may choose or need to attend speech therapy as an adult. The most common reasons an adult may require speech therapy tend to be because of illness…
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There’s no age limit for celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, you can still use today as an opportunity to honor all the love you have in your life. Whatever stage of life you may find yourself in, old or young, you can…
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It can be difficult to admit when you or a loved one needs some extra help, but know you’re not alone. Everyone needs help sometimes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 818,800 Americans live in residential care communities. Residential care facilities can range from communities offering private yet communal environments…
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