A new study in Nature Medicine finds the lifetime risk of dementia is likely to double over the next 35 years, primarily due to the growing aging population. Ken Langa, who was not an author on the study, told the New York Times, “Even if the rate is significantly lower than that, we’re still going to have a big… Continue reading Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
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Older Americans living alone often rely on neighbors or others willing to help
In 2015, the latest year for which reliable estimates are available, millions of older Americans didn’t have close family and lived alone. Most lived alone. By 2060, that number is expected to swell to 21 million. In addition, millions of seniors who do have children don’t live geographically close to them, or have complicated relationships, making… Continue reading Older Americans living alone often rely on neighbors or others willing to help
Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults’ health and happiness
ANN ARBOR—Having a multiplex helper is essential for enhancing the well-being of older adults. Recent findings show that 76% of older adults with at least one confidant and one caregiver have at least one multiplex helper—a person filling both roles—which has the potential to improve their overall health and happiness. Married or partnered seniors more… Continue reading Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults’ health and happiness
Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults’ health and happiness
ANN ARBOR—Having a multiplex helper is essential for enhancing the well-being of older adults. Recent findings show that 76% of older adults with at least one confidant and one caregiver have at least one multiplex helper—a person filling both roles—which has the potential to improve their overall health and happiness. Married or partnered seniors more… Continue reading Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults’ health and happiness