Jun 23, 2017 | Alzheimers, Cannibis, Eldercare, Long-term care, Marijuana, Memory Care, Parent Care
As surprising as it sounds, recent research suggests that marijuana could help reverse brain aging in senior citizens, especially those inflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that low doses of THC, one of the compounds found in marijuana,...
Jun 23, 2017 | Eldercare, Long-term care, New York, Parent Care, Population
According to a recent article in the New York Post, the average age of New York state residents is rapidly increasing, with an estimated 5.2 million people in the state expected to be 60 years or older by the year 2030, and 1.81 million of them being over 75 years...
Jun 23, 2017 | Alzheimers, Caregiver stress, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Eldercare, Long-term care, Memory Care, New York, Parent Care
A recent article in the New York Times explored the status of the elderly and the care they receive from their adult children. According to a study done by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, nearly 1 out of 5 adult children will need to provide care...
