What’s the Latest News in the Fight against Alzheimer’s?
Lecanemab (sold under the brand name Leqembi) helps reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, which are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Prevention’s recent article, “All About Lecanemab, the New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug,” reports that the drug was approved in January under the FDA’s Accelerated Approval pathway. This process allows the organization to approve drugs for serious…
What’s the Latest on Alzheimer’s Therapies?
The FDA has approved brexpiprazole (Rexulti) opens in a new tab or window for agitation associated with Alzheimer’s disease dementia, the agency announced on Thursday.
Executive Order Helps Caregivers with Long-Term Care
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order in the Rose Garden that issues more than 50 directives across nearly every Cabinet-level agency in an effort to expand access to long-term care and childcare.
Understanding the Issues of Elder Law
The three main areas of focus for elder law attorneys include health care, estate and tax planning and guardianship matters.
Why are the Elderly Making a Switch in Medicare Coverage?
A government report reveals a troubling pattern among Medicare enrollees in their last year of life.
Aging Life Care Managers
As many family caregivers know all too well, caring for an elderly loved one can overwhelm you quickly.
Elderly Woman Thanks Firefighters for Ride to Visit Husband
An 87-year-old woman stranded for hours by a taxi company was given a free ride home in a fire engine, thanks to San Diego firefighters who noticed she was in distress.
Cost of Caregiving Can Cause Conflict
Family members of all kinds have fought over money matters since time immemorial, but it may be worse for cash-strapped caregiving families. The costs of caregiving activities, including hiring aides, buying supplie, and covering medical and pharmacy copays, negatively affect family caregivers’ pocketbooks and morale.
How Bad Is Caregiver Burnout?
A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.
How Can I Live a Comfortable Life as a Senior?
Recently, WHO revealed that the percentage of global citizens over 60 years will double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050.
