The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes today’s announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about their plan to enable access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traditionally approved Alzheimer’s treatments. The announcement — which includes additional details about its own low touch registry — is an important development for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. 

The Alzheimer’s Association celebrates today’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to grant traditional approval of Leqembi® (lecanemab, Eisai/Biogen) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first Alzheimer’s treatment granted traditional approval that changes the underlying course of the disease.

The discomfort associated with joint pain can hinder even the simplest of daily tasks. Learn the benefits of aquatic exercise for seniors with joint pain.

Extra virgin olive oil is a healthy source of fats and several nutrients that can improve overall health. Learn a few health benefits of EVOO for seniors.

It can be quite challenging to ensure seniors drink enough water. Learn how to incorporate hydrating ingredients into your loved one's diet.

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in our overall health. Learn the possible signs of vitamin D deficiency in seniors to ensure their well-being.

As we age, many of us naturally start to worry about our memory. Learn the leading causes of memory loss and how we can slow the process down.

As we get older, falling asleep and staying asleep can become more difficult. Learn more about the common causes of sleep disturbances in seniors and ways to improve their quality of sleep.

Make healthcare your focus this year! For all your questions about how to enroll in Medicare or how to manage your existing plan, this article offers advice you can follow.

It's important to learn about the prevalence of cervical cancer and how it affects senior women. Remember, prevention is still the best defense.

Food plays a major role in many big holiday gatherings, and finding an adequate balance between healthy snacks and sugary treats can be an important step in planning a holiday menu that all your guests can enjoy. You and many of your guests may have a general preference for healthy recipes, but that does not necessarily mean that a December with no Christmas cookies or pumpkin pie is on anyone's mind. At the same time, various health preferences and needs may mean that serving only foods that are high in fat, sugar, and calories as you may have in the past is no longer the best option for making everyone feel welcome. Here are three helpful tips for creating a menu that considers both healthy treats and favorite sweets!

There are distinct benefits that go along with playing games on your own as well as participating in interactive games as part of a group. Learn all you need to know about the mental health benefits of gaming.

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Learn some tips to enable seniors to walk outdoors during the chilly mornings and evenings.

Everyone needs to exercise to improve their body and mind. Think Fit is offering classes designed for individuals with early stages of dementia, Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment. Exercise has been proven beneficial to these groups and people and Think Fit has a program designed especially for them.
 

Senior Helpers will be the proud sponsor of a Salvation Army Silver Bell tree this year! What’s a Silver Bell? This is the senior version of a Salvation Army angel, only for a senior citizen. There will be physical “Bells” on the tree at the Senior Helpers office on Midlothian Turnpike as well as online options. Further information will be coming in future issues . The season normally starts the first week of November the presents being due the second week in Nov. Stay tuned for further information

The right habits and hobbies can help extend seniors' healthspans as they keep them active and engaged. Here are the top 5 autumn habits and hobbies to extend senior healthspans.

You've likely heard how pets can help reduce blood pressure and reduce depression and anxiety, but they also enrich the lives of those who might otherwise feel socially challenged, isolated, or unmotivated. Have you wondered whether you or a senior loved one might benefit from having a well-trained companion dog? Are you currently weighing the benefits of having a loyal, loving pet against the responsibility of caring for one? After reading this article, you may be inclined to start shopping for squeak toys and cute doggie sweaters. Dogs are just that good at making a senior's life better. Here are just three ways a dog can enhance a senior person's mental and emotional health.

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for aging adults. Swimming boosts a slow, sluggish metabolism, facilitates good digestion, and gets the blood flowing. It engages and challenges every muscle in the body, improves coordination, and builds respiratory endurance. It also offers an entirely non-impact workout that's perfect for those with sore muscles and joints, or brittle, easily injured bones. However, if your loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or has already been battling this disease for some time, swimming provides an important and surprising range of additional benefits impacting memory, cognition, and social engagement among other things. At Senior Helpers of Richmond, we want to share four benefits of swimming.

Loneliness and social isolation are natural concerns for seniors and their loved ones. Here are some ways to help alleviate feelings of social isolation in seniors.

Living and aging on your own terms is one of the most important choices an individual can make. Unfortunately, hospital stays are sometimes a reality when medical complexity arises.

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that gets progressively worse over time. While the disease presents itself differently in every individual, Parkinson's causes a common set of motor and cognitive symptoms.