Have You Been Taking a Lot of Allergy and Sleep Medications Lately?
Do you or a loved one take a lot allergy or sleep medications? Research has shown that some drugs can make you very susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of getting this disease gets even higher if you have been taking some of these same medications for long periods of time. What commonly […]
Mrs. Smith
Two elderly ladies were discussing the upcoming dance at the country club. “We’re supposed to wear something that matches our husband’s hair, so I’m wearing black,” said Mrs. Smith. “Oh my,” said Mrs. Jones, “I’d better not go.”
Three Senior Pals
Three seniors are out for a stroll. One of them remarks, “It’s windy.” Another replies, “No way. It’s Thursday.” The last one says, “Me too. Let’s have a soda.”
Prostate Drug Slows Memory Decline In Women With Alzheimers
A medication commonly given to stop the spread of prostate cancer in men showed promise in slowing memory loss in women with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, known as Lupron Depot (or lepuprolide acetate), alters the production of sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. “This is the first time any […]
New Alzheimer’s Therapy Shows Promise
Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet have evaluated a new Alzheimer’s therapy in which the patients receive an implant that stimulates the growth of a certain type of nerve cell. The results, which are published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, suggest that the introduction of a nerve growth factor can prevent neuronal degradation […]
True Love Transcends Alzheimer’s Disease
“She looks now so perfectly normal to me. Like it’s the way she’s always looked. And of course I know — I see pictures, I look in the mirror — we both look so much different. But you’re with one person that long and they become part of you. And you become part of them,” […]
1Heart CS CEO Belina Calderon Bestowed The Ambassador of Goodwill Award
1Heart CS CEO Belina Calderon bestowed the Ambassador of Goodwill Award by Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council Los Angeles California. Historic Filipinotown (HIFI) is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California and as a HIFI Ambassador of Goodwill and honoree, Bel Calderon will act as a role model and leader of the Filipino-American community […]