10/19/2012 - New Dementia Diagnostic Exams and Gene Findings Bode Well for Treatment

Today it is possible to diagnose dementias more accurately than ever before, thanks to improvements in behavioral assessment tools, imaging techniques, gene testing and data collection and analysis, according to Bruce L. Miller, MD, a behavioral neurologist and professor of neurology at UCSF. Read the full article at UCSF.

10/17/2012 - Carbs, Sugar Linked With Cognitive Impairment Risk In Elderly: Study

A Mayo Clinic study of 1,230 people between the ages of 70 and 89 found that those who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. The danger also rises with a heavy-sugar diet. Read the full article at Huffington Post.    

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8/30/2012 - Marsh & McLennan Companies Partners with Stanford Center on Longevity to Foster Lifetime Financial Security Preparedness

  MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES MEDIA CONTACT: Jeremy Lehrman, Marsh & McLennan Companies +1 212 345 9775 jeremy.lehrman@mmc.com STANFORD CENTER ON LONGEVITY MEDIA CONTACT: Margaret Dyer-Chamberlain, Stanford Center on Longevity +1 650 736 9085 mdyerc@stanford.edu NEW YORK, August 30, 2012 — Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm providing advice… Read more 8/30/2012 - Marsh & McLennan Companies Partners with Stanford Center on Longevity to Foster Lifetime Financial Security Preparedness

10/17/2012 - Home Health Aides Often As Old As Their Clients

As America ages, its 2.5 million home health workers are graying right along with the clients they care for. And by all accounts, these older workers are especially well suited to the job. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

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10/17/2012 - Get Up. Get Out. Don’t Sit.

Just as we were all settling in front of the television to watch the baseball playoffs, two new studies about the perils of sitting have spoiled our viewing pleasure. The research, published in separate medical journals this month, adds to a growing scientific consensus that the more time someone spends sitting, especially in front of… Read more 10/17/2012 - Get Up. Get Out. Don’t Sit.

10/14/2012 - A Risky Lifeline for the Elderly Is Costing Some Their Homes

The very loans that are supposed to help seniors stay in their homes are in many cases pushing them out. Reverse mortgages, which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes and not pay it back until they move out or die, have long been fraught with problems. But… Read more 10/14/2012 - A Risky Lifeline for the Elderly Is Costing Some Their Homes

10/10/2012 - How in the World Will We Care for All the Elderly?

All over the world, people are living longer than ever before and posing caregiving challenges that span the globe. We think of this phenomenon as particularly true of wealthy “first world” countries like the United States. But it’s not. Read the full article at The New York Times.

10/15/2012 - Baby Boomer Spending Habits: Here's What's Really Hurting Their Retirement

Are boomers spending too much and hurting their chances at a comfortable retirement? A study by the National Center for Policy Analysis investigates the spending habits of baby boomers who many say are no where near ready to retire. While the blame on the lack to retirement-ready boomers is often placed on sub-par 401(k) and… Read more 10/15/2012 - Baby Boomer Spending Habits: Here's What's Really Hurting Their Retirement