Thomas Edison’s infamous words ring true today regarding the race to locate both the main cause and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Every day tends to bring hopeful news of yet another clinical trial, followed shortly afterwards by the disappointing news that outcomes […]
continue readingThey’re common concerns in older years: fatigue, sleeping problems, lack of appetite. And sometimes, they’re written off as exactly that. Yet for as much as 8 million seniors over age 65, these symptoms are suggestive of something more than normal aging – they’re signs of mental illness in seniors. And only a small percentage are […]
continue readingBecause the expansive population of baby boomers continues to age and our life expectancy continues being extended, our thoughts about coping with chronic pain have expanded accordingly. At present, over 50% of those over age 65 complain of persistent pain – and for ¾ of those dealing with chronic pain, the pain displays in a […]
continue readingCurrently about 10% of the over-65 population, around 5.7 million seniors, are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – and that number is likely to rise to as many as 14 million by the year 2050. The race is on as scientists scramble to uncover a remedy or, at the very least, a successful treatment option. And […]
continue readingIf you’re providing home care for a senior loved one, it’s likely that you fell into the responsibility without having any formal training: you saw the requirement, and gallantly came forward to fulfill it. At JFS Care, comprehensive training is provided to each of our professional in-home caregivers before they’re fully equipped to safely and […]
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