As pandemic eases, many seniors have lost strength, may need rehabilitative services
|Physicians are concerned that older adults who have been less active have seen a significant decline in functioning.
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When will nursing homes reopen to visitors? State officials won’t say
|COVID-19 cases at California’s nursing homes have plummeted 98% since December.
Brain scan study: Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
|An estimated 1 in 6 Americans lives in counties with unhealthy levels of particle pollution.
Older adults get new county website dedicated to their needs
|Data, reports and guides as well as volunteer opportunities can also be found on the site.
A pandemic upshot: Seniors are having second thoughts about where to live
|Some older adults who planned to move to senior housing are now choosing to live independently rather than communally.
Pickleball Schedule | This Fall, Tuesdays – Sundays
|Calling all pickleball aficionados, here is the schedule for the coming weeks.
Pickleballers ask for longer hours and better facilities
|Setting up a possible conflict with tennis usage, requests include more courts, playing time, lockers, and a reservation system.
States take the lead on addressing family caregiver needs
|While legislators have largely overlooked the looming shortage of caregivers, some states are stepping into the void with innovative solutions.
My Alzheimer’s journey: Should I have flossed more?
|Healthy lifestyle habits can help slow down the progress of the disease.
Daughter’s life instantly changed with mother’s Parkinson’s diagnosis
|How to become a millennial caregiver and still have a life and career
Memory gardens curated specifically for dementia patients can stir minds
|The power of plant-related activities can help people with memory loss feel happier and be more socially engaged and aware of their surroundings.