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Symptoms of behavioral disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease include agitation, depression, apathy, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, disinhibition, irritability, wandering, pacing, appetite changes and nighttime behavioral alterations. Some, such as apathy and depression, begin early in the disease and become progressively more common with time. In the end, up to 80 percent of individuals with Alzheimer’s exhibit agitation,…

The Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon and 5K attracts thousands of runners and walkers eager to share in the holiday spirit and give thanks for their health and fitness. Come celebrate this Thanksgiving Day with the Atlanta Track Club. Thursday, November 24th at 7:30 a.m. at Turner Field, Atlanta. Macy’s Great Tree Lighting takes place every…

Nutritional needs change and many seniors are not eating as well as they should, leading to poor nutrition or malnutrition which can easily be mistaken as a disease or illness. There are many reasons that bodies change as aging occurs, including perceptual, physiological and age-related conditions. Changes influence the performance of the body as a…

An announcement on November 3rd stated that people living with Alzheimer’s disease will have access to care planning with a medical professional. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its decision to pay for cognitive and functional assessments and care planning for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments. The decision,…

After the age of 70, you may not need four major screenings for cancer, according to health experts who indicate concern about over-testing many 70s, 80s and even older people. The worry is that unnecessary screenings could lead to invasive procedures or treatments that leave patients worse off than before; especially true for those with…

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