By Anna Hazard
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This third part of the series focuses on the best cooking oils, beverages, and dessert ingredients for helping to promote memory retention, general brain health, and stave off neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia or Parkinson's with brief explanations regarding the food components and their chemical properties that are the cause of these health benefits.
Boosting effects can include increasing the presence of helpful neural transmitters, blocking inhibitory transmitters, protecting neurons from the oxidative damage of free radicals, as well as helping to prevent or break-down the build-up of plaque within the brain. Brain Boosting Foods
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By Anna Hazard
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Here are a sampling of some of the best natural foods for helping to improve memory & learning ability, stave off neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and otherwise maintain overall good brain health.
This second part of the series focuses on standalone plant products such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices that were not covered in the overall food groups mentioned in Part 1. Beneficial plant nutrients such as caretenoids & anthrocyanins as well as other anti-inflammatory antioxidant compounds & vitamins can be found within each recommended food along with a brief description of how each element contributes to the overall health of the brain. Boosting effects can include increasing the presence of neural transmitters, protecting neurons from the damage of free radicals, or increasing the efficiency of oxygen being carried to the brain. Brain Boosting Foods
By Lydia Chan
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How To Cover The High Cost Of Alzheimer’s Care
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, he may require specialized, costly care for his health and safety. According to Alzheimers.net, the cost of caring for this disease in the United States in 2017 was $259 billion. 1 in every 10 Americans over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s. With costs projected to skyrocket up to $1.1 trillion, how can you protect yourself and cover the cost?
Here are some things you’ll need to consider.
Anna Hazard
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Here are a sampling of some of the best foods known for their ability to help improve memory & learning ability, stave off neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and otherwise maintain overall good brain health.
This first part of the series focuses on overall general food groups that possess the proper vitamins, nutrients, and various other natural compounds that scientific studies have indicated are helpful in preventing the build-up of amyloid plaque within the brain, help in the efficiency of neural signaling, or otherwise contribute to maintaining normal brain function. A quick overview of each chemical compound found within the diet and how it's contributions help improve health are included with each recommendation. Best Brain Boosting Foods
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For elderly individuals who take medications, one of the first signs that they need assistance with daily living is not taking their medications on schedule, or taking certain medications in the wrong amount, either of which could potentially lead to serious health problems.
When this situation occurs, it is important for a family member or a professional caregiver to provide a solution for weekly medication compliance, such as a pill organizer. Here are four tips for selecting a weekly, high-tech medication organizer for your loved one or patient.
By Anna Hazard
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Here are a selection of summer themed crafts that are appropriate for seniors, kids, or those with arthritis or other hand or dexterity issues. The tutorials use inexpensive & easy-to-find base materials such as rocks, shells, fabric, paper, and recyclable or upcyclable items such as empty plastic bottles.
The skills required include mostly painting, gluing, and cutting. For those seniors who may have a bit more trouble manipulating standard crafting tools, here are a selection of arthritis friendly scissors, paintbrushes, and other artist supplies. Summer Craft Tutorials
By Anna Hazard
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The upcoming Labor Day holiday is a good time for people to celebrate the oncoming end of summer with family & friends even for those who may already be retired from the labor force.
Here we have a focus on crafts suitable for those with hand dexterity or strength issues that can act as a family friendly fun pass-time and which can later double as indoor or outdoor decor for Labor Day parties. Main skills necessary in the following tutorials include painting, gluing, and cutting cloth, paper, and foam. Assistance or preparation in advance may be required for those with more extreme hand issues who may have trouble cutting thicker materials. See our Crafting Tools for Seniors article for suitable craft supplies for those with arthritis or hand & finger flexibility issues. Craft Tutorials
By Anna Hazard
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Here are a selection of Android exclusive apps that are suitable for helping with meditation & general mindfulness that can help with anxiety, stress relief, and pain management.
In general there is less of a selection on the Android platform versus fully cross-platform app or iOS exclusives and many of them focus on one specific aspect of mindfulness such as meditation music or breathing techniques. However, in contrast many of the Android apps are completely free with no premium upgrades or subscriptions necessary to unlock their full features along with a few that include ads in their free versions. Android Exclusive Apps
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Here are a selection of iOS exclusive apps that focus on mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises. They are particularly helpful when it comes to stress relief, improving focus & positive attitudes, getting better sleep, and a host of other related conditions.
All apps are free to try with most of them requiring either a small one time premium upgrade or continual subscription to access their full features. Fully free apps have been added to the top of the selection list. iOS Exclusive Apps
By Anna Hazard
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Caregiving can be a exhausting, stress-filled and seemingly thankless task when it comes to bearing the burden of being in charge of someone else's well being. For that reason personalized caregiving gift baskets are a popular choice when it comes time to give a gift to a caretaker for their birthday, other holiday, or just as an expression of thanks for all that they do.
As opposed to large single gifts, a gift basket can be filled with many different objects that can be personalized to an individual's taste, that can be used in various different situations, that can cover a wider range of both necessities and non-essential fun items, and yet still remain on the relatively inexpensive side. Besides items that are explicitly related to caregiving, small objects for self care & stress relief tend to be particularly well received when it comes to gift baskets. Some further suggestions include...
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