Category: Dr. Macie Smith

READ MOREOptimize Stroke Recovery at Home

February 28, 2023

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By Dr. Macie Smith More than 750,000 Americans experience a stroke every year. Dr. Macie Smith, SYNERGY HomeCare gerontologist, offers tips for a home-based recovery. It’s well documented that people recovering from injury or illness are happiest and healthiest when they recover where they are most comfortable—in their own homes. Take the following steps to…

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Family

READ MOREEight Sources of Support for Seniors Without Family

February 21, 2023

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By Dr. Macie Smith An estimated 6.6% of American adults aged 55 and older have no living spouse or biological children, according to a study published in 2017 in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. Dr. Macie Smith discusses ways to build a “natural” support system. In 2019, close to 1 million older Americans were…

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READ MOREHow Home Care Services Benefit Seniors in Assisted Living Communities

February 7, 2023

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By Dr. Macie Smith People living in assisted living communities require more support due to various health conditions than in the past. Dr. Macie Smith, SYNERGY HomeCare gerontologist, explains how professional caregivers can complement facility support. Assisted living communities are the largest providers of residential long-term care in the U.S. Increasingly, residents have multiple medical…

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Dementia

READ MOREVideo Series: When a Parent or Loved One Has Dementia with Dr. Macie Smith

January 27, 2023

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When a parent or loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s critical to take a person-centered approach when providing their care. Family members know better than anyone else what activities make their loved ones happiest. Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith offers ways you can help support someone living with dementia in their natural environment….

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Dementia

READ MOREVideo Series: Signs of Dementia with Dr. Macie Smith

January 20, 2023

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Memory lapses can be a normal part of aging, but when are they cause for concern? Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith discusses signs to look for. Watch the video: Video Transcription: Hi. I’m Dr. Macy Smith. I’ve spent a lot of time working with the older generation and their adult children, and one of the…

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Memory Care

READ MOREVideo Series: Consulting a Doctor About Memory Lapses with Dr. Macie Smith

January 20, 2023

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Sometimes the first signs of dementia are noticed by family and loved ones. Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith offers tips to help someone close to you in seeking diagnosis and treatment. Watch the video: Video Transcription: Hi. I’m Dr. Macy Smith. If you’ve started noticing one or more of the warning signs of dementia such as…

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Hospital

READ MOREWhat to Expect as Your Loved One Ages: Prevent the Top 3 Hospitalization Causes for Seniors

January 17, 2023

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By Dr. Macie Smith For older adults, a trip to the hospital can have a long-term negative impact completely unrelated to the reason for hospitalization. According to the National Institutes of Health, functional decline—the lack of ability to do things—can be the result of restricted mobility, inadequate nutrition and hospital acquired infections. That’s why it’s…

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READ MOREWhat to Expect as Your Loved One Ages: Recovery After Hospitalization

January 3, 2023

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By Dr. Macie Smith So you’ve gotten home from the hospital and are still feeling a little off. If your stay was three or more days, you may have what is known as “hospital-associated deconditioning.” This refers to general weakness or loss of fitness because of not using your muscles, which can happen due to bed…

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Alzheimer’s Disease

READ MOREEarly Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

December 27, 2022

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By Dr. Macie Smith Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith explains the warning signs to look for. As the name implies, early onset Alzheimer’s, sometimes called younger onset Alzheimer’s, occurs in people younger than 65. While it only accounts for 5-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases, it progresses much more rapidly than Alzheimer’s in people over the…

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READ MOREWhat to Expect As Your Loved One Ages: Depression in Older Adults

December 20, 2022

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By Dr. Macie Smith Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith explains the warning signs to look for. I’m sure we are all looking forward to seeing family around the holidays this year. It can be especially exciting when we don’t live close to family and get to see them often throughout the year. Besides spending quality…

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