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New research performed at the University of California in San Diego found that even the smallest of strokes can have significant damage on the brain, while possibly causing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, a drug may be able to stave off the illness and keep cognitive function intact. 

Anybody who has spent time with elderly family members knows how much they value their independence. Even when medical conditions, surgery or osteoarthritis have made it more difficult to get around, aging in place and doing things by themselves is important to seniors, and home care can help them maintain their ability to do so.

One of the biggest challenges posed by Parkinson’s disease is that there’s no surefire test to diagnose the condition. However, new research suggests that looking at a patient’s salivary glands could offer some insight into whether he or she has the disease earlier than ever before.

It’s important to many seniors to stay in their home as they age, but chronic conditions and injuries can sometimes make that difficult. Home care has helped elderly individuals age in place, but there are many decisions for family caregivers to make when it comes to selecting the right level of care, including the duration of the assistance.