Category: Longevity News 2014

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8/25/2014 - What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s?

by on August 25, 2014 5:50 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is by far the most common cause of dementia (a significant loss of memory and cognitive functions), but vascular dementia is one of several other forms of dementia. In Alzheimer’s disease, nerve cells throughout the brain die off, and abnormal proteins accumulate in the brain for reasons not entirely known. Vascular dementia, in… Read more 8/25/2014 - What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s?

8/25/2014 - Retirement mistakes people make at every age

by on August 25, 2014 5:48 pm
Retirement security didn’t always feel this out of reach. People worked until their early 60s, earned pensions and collected Social Security. Today, most people expect that they will rely on their own savings, and some worry that Social Security is no longer a sure thing. Workers now need to view the income they earn throughout… Read more 8/25/2014 - Retirement mistakes people make at every age

8/25/2014 - Sensors let Alzheimer's patients stay at home, safely

by on August 25, 2014 4:44 pm
“Often, decisions about care are made when safety becomes an issue” said said Beth Kallmyer, vice president of constituent services for the Alzheimer’s Association. Tools like sensors “can allow people to feel more comfortable” and ease the transition.” Read the full article at CNN.

8/21/2014 - For older women, working out may keep heart rates regular

by on August 21, 2014 7:37 pm
Physically active older women are less likely to suffer from atrial fibrillation, the most common form of irregular heartbeat, than less active women, according to a new U.S. study. Contrary to suggestions that exercise might raise the risk of abnormal heart rhythms, the analysis based on more than 80,000 postmenopausal women found the risk of… Read more 8/21/2014 - For older women, working out may keep heart rates regular

8/20/2014 - Struggling With Student Loan Debt Over Age 50

by on August 20, 2014 8:14 pm
For Americans over 50 nearing retirement age, struggling with student loan debt can be more of a burden to their futures compared to recent college graduates. Read the full articled at Forbes.

8/20/2014 - Fed report: Few saving for retirement

by on August 20, 2014 8:13 pm
The Federal Reserve Board just released the results of a September 2013 survey, based on a nationally representative online panel, which was designed to monitor how well consumers have recovered from the financial crisis and to identify risks to their financial condition. While retirement was not the focus of the survey, it contained a number… Read more 8/20/2014 - Fed report: Few saving for retirement
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8/19/2014 - More evidence adult daycare eases stress on dementia caregivers

by on August 19, 2014 8:18 pm
The stress of caring for a family member with dementia may take a toll on health over time, but a new study suggests that even one day off can shift caregivers’ stress levels back toward normal. Read the full article at Reuters.

8/19/2014 - America Has a Retirement Spending Problem

by on August 19, 2014 8:15 pm
Achieving a secure retirement is a complex endeavor. Working-age households are charged with saving the right amount to enable a similar standard of living in retirement as that enjoyed during their working years. Upon retirement, households are faced with another daunting challenge-turning their accumulated wealth into security and spending down their wealth in a way… Read more 8/19/2014 - America Has a Retirement Spending Problem
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8/19/2014 - Why a Mini-Retirement May Rejuvenate Your Career

by on August 19, 2014 2:53 pm
Instead of waiting until traditional retirement age, some workers are taking mini-retirements to recharge and pursue interests. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.
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8/19/2014 - Daughters provide twice as much care for aging parents than sons do

by on August 19, 2014 2:50 pm
Women step up to provide care for their aging parents more than twice as often as men, a new study has found. Read the full article at The Washington Post.