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Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people aged 65 or older are more susceptible to heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. Age-related changes can increase a person’s risk of ...
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cue-dependent forgetting
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Cue-Dependent Forgetting Explained

As your loved one gets older, they may start showing signs of mild forgetfulness, such as trouble concentrating or taking longer than usual to recall simple information. Cue-dependent forgetting is one of several memory issues ...
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Early Signs of Heart Disease

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in America, and often goes undiagnosed – especially in women. Knowing the following symptoms can help you recognize whether your loved one may need medical ...
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How Much Do Caregivers Make?

At Legacy Homecare LA, our mission is to help older adults and their families manage chronic, progressive, and incurable conditions like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease. Our team of compassionate, highly trained Care Companions provides ...
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How to Move Someone With Dementia

Dementia is a progressive cognitive disorder that can make multiple aspects of daily life more difficult. In many cases, an illness or injury is the catalyst for families to decide their loved one needs additional ...
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What Is Home Care?

Even after receiving a diagnosis of an illness like Parkinson’s or dementia, many people wish to maintain their independence. In-home care services can help your loved one accomplish this goal. Home care includes helping older ...
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heart disease prevention
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Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people aged 65 ...
cue-dependent forgetting
All Resources

Cue-Dependent Forgetting Explained

As your loved one gets older, they may start showing signs of mild forgetfulness, such ...
heart disease
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Early Signs of Heart Disease

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in America, and often goes ...
how much do caregivers make
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How Much Do Caregivers Make?

At Legacy Homecare LA, our mission is to help older adults and their families manage ...
moving someone with dementia
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How to Move Someone With Dementia

Dementia is a progressive cognitive disorder that can make multiple aspects of daily life more ...
what is home care
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What Is Home Care?

Even after receiving a diagnosis of an illness like Parkinson’s or dementia, many people wish ...
Alzheimer's and brain awareness month
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Observing Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which promotes understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, its effects on ...
frontotemporal dementia
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Frontotemporal Dementia: Symptoms and Home Care

Frontotemporal dementia is a degenerative brain disease that progressively affects memory, personality, emotions, behavior, coordination, ...
sundowning and dementia
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Sundowning and Dementia

For some people with cognitive decline, late afternoon and early evening can be challenging. As ...
heart disease prevention
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Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and people aged 65 ...
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Caring for ALS Patients

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative condition that gradually limits ...
cue-dependent forgetting
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Cue-Dependent Forgetting Explained

As your loved one gets older, they may start showing signs of mild forgetfulness, such ...