What if we could diagnose Alzheimer's before symptoms started? The hope is, future treatments could then target the disease in its earliest stages, before irreversible brain damage or mental decline has occurred. To read the entire article, click on this link:Click here to read entire article

Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer's, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.To read the entire article, click on this link:Click here to read the entire article

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages and eventually destroys brain cells, leading to loss of memory, thinking and other brain functions. Alzheimer's is not a part of normal aging, but results from a complex pattern of abnormal changes.

Serving Seniors Blog: August 5, 2010I’m amazed at what makes big news and what makes small news in the media. The BP oil spill , the oil spill in Kalamazoo are important issues, no doubt. Robberies, car accidents, the struggling economy, as well as the Primary elections are important too.

Two years ago my father, then 83, became very ill. Until then, he had been living alone in a pleasant one-bedroom apartment on the Hudson River, an hour’s drive from my home in Brooklyn.After a couple of months in the hospital it became clear that my dad, Harvey Alderman, could not return to solo living.

In survey after survey, older Americans say they want to stay in their own homes as long as possible. Forget senior housing, they say. But many don't avoid time in a senior building, and the timing of a move can make a difference in their experience.To read the entire article, click on this link:https://www.

Serving Seniors Blog: July 13, 2010We’re enjoying a really hot summer in Michigan and from what I hear, the heat wave will continue. While many of us enjoy the heat and all that summer brings us, it can become extremely dangerous for elderly people. Especially, if they’re left unattended.

Serving Seniors Blog: July 7, 2010I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. I was thinking of the actual meaning of Independence Day and I came across an article in the newspaper that struck a nerve with me. It was about becoming totally dependent on others which means no independence.

Serving Seniors Blog: June 23, 2010Happy Summer and welcome to Serving Seniors’ blog. My goal is to share with you the latest news in caring for seniors plus my insights from many years of helping people navigate the rough waters of caring for their elderly parents or loved ones.

Sisters and brothers are finding new ways to circumvent old conflicts as they take on one of the toughest roles in their lives: caregiver.