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Minding Our Elders
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF has provided care for multiple family members. She’s a Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator, author, newspaper columnist, consultant, and blog host at Minding Our Elders.
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A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline: On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h... by @pambelluck.bsky.social @nytimes.com

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A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline
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November 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Keep An Open Mind When Choosing Assisted Living for Lifelong Farmer

Dear Carol: My dad, now 83, inherited a small farm from his parents. Though he’s sold most of the land, he’s lived his life and raised his family...

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Keep An Open Mind When Choosing Assisted Living for Lifelong Farmer - Minding Our Elders
Moving older adults from rural to metro settings is tricky. When considering assisted living, look at all options.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Pharmacists Can Explain Benefits and Risks of Your Parents’ Medications

Dear Carol: I’ve recently taken over managing my parents’ prescriptions. They each have long lists of drugs and...

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Pharmacists Can Explain Benefits and Risks of Your Parents’ Medications - Minding Our Elders
Pharmacists are often an overlooked resource when it comes to managing our aging parents' health. Use them for better results!
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November 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Can brain training really shave ten years off brain ageing, as a recent study suggests? theconversation.com/can-brain-tr... via @uk.theconversation.com

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Can brain training really shave ten years off brain ageing, as a recent study suggests?
Thirty minutes of daily brain games strengthened neural activity in memory centres, making older brains look ten years younger on scans.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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How Family Caregivers Can Obtain Medical Equipment for In-Home Care

Dear Carol: My mom requires 24/7 care, but she doesn’t qualify for hospice. Somehow, I need to obtain a lifting device and other mobility aids, and the prices...

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How Family Caregivers Can Obtain Medical Equipment for In-Home Care - Minding Our Elders
Families provide medical-level care in the home, yet few resources are there to help. How can they get equipment with less expense?
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November 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Fear Is Behind Adult Daughter’s Seemingly Selfish Behavior

Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged, working mom. Life has been stressful, but manageable. My question is about my parents who are in their mid-seventies and love...

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Fear Is Behind Adult Daughter’s Seemingly Selfish Behavior - Minding Our Elders
We worry about aging parents and want them to cut back on what we see is risky. That can be unfair to them. They need to live.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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A lot of people -- millions! -- are saying that attending a pro-democracy march is a great way to get some exercise, increase social connection, improve sleep quality, and improve your brain health.
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"Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing even light daily physical activity – for example, standing up for a phone call or taking short walks – can support metabolic health and help prevent diseases."
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Just a Few Minutes of Daily Activity Can Boost Your Metabolism, Study Reveals
A boost to the metabolism can be a walk in the park.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics Raise Mortality Risk for Some Dementia Patients medpagetoday.com/neurology/de... by @medpagetoday.com

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Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics Raise Mortality Risk for Some Dementia Patients
Starting treatment early in hospice tied to shorter survival for patients not imminently dying
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October 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Adjusting to New Caregivers is Difficult for Most Older Adults inforum.com/health/bursa... by @mindingourelders.bsky.social

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August 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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When Older Adults Won’t Accept Outside Help Caring for Their Spouse

Dear Carol: I’m concerned about my parents, who are in their early 80s. My dad’s a large man, and my tiny mother ...

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When Older Adults Won’t Accept Outside Help Caring for Their Spouse - Minding Our Elders
Older couples often want to care for each other without help but often that endangers both of them. Here are tips to help:
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October 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Enormous gratitude to everyone who has made it possible to reach 10,000 friends here on BlueSky!
October 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15: Plans Changing, Premiums Increasing

Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2025, for 2026 coverage. My usual advice stands. Ignore the calls...

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Welcome to Medicare
The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Researchers Find Blood-Brain Barrier Remains Resilient in Alzheimer’s Disease Model dailydose.ttuhsc.edu/2025/septemb...

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TTUHSC Researchers Find Blood-Brain Barrier Remains Resilient in Alzheimer’s Disease Model
A team of scientists at TTUHSC has published new evidence suggesting that the brain’s protective shield remains largely intact in a commonly used mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Family Caregiver Asks for Training to Support Increasing Responsibility

Dear Carol: I’m a business professional who will soon face caring for my aging father who has an ever-increasing number of physica...

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Family Caregiver Asks for Training to Support Increasing Responsibility - Minding Our Elders
Family caregivers are challenged to provide complicated care for their parents, often without training. Here's help:
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October 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Daughter Hurt Because Mom Doesn't Want to Live with Her

Dear Carol: My mother is in her 80s and is doing well except for arthritic pain and some blood pressure issues...

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Daughter Hurt Because Mom Doesn't Want to Live with Her - Minding Our Elders
Conventional wisdom says older adults want to move in with their kids as they age. but reality is often quite different.
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September 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Simple Lifestyle Shifts That Can Boost Brain Health. @SixtyandMe https://sixtyandme.com/boost-brain-health-lifestyle/
September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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5 surprisingly hopeful things we learned about Alzheimer’s this year wapo.st/4neIxT3

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5 surprisingly hopeful things we learned about Alzheimer’s this year
From a blood test to the unexpected role of lithium, these findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the memory-robbing condition.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Falls Prevention Week Highlights Need for Education and Medical Guidance

Dear Carol: I’m a single, aging woman who has always lived alone. I’ve loved my life working, voluntrrrinh....

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Falls Prevention Week Highlights Need for Education and Medical Guidance - Minding Our Elders
Fear of falls is justified as people age but managing balance and medications can go a long way toward prevention. Read more:
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September 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09... by @japantimes.co.jp

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Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
Four scientists at the forefront of dementia research speak about what kind of future they envision for people with the condition.
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September 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Wife Sleeps too Much and Has Lost Interest in Appearance and Bathing

Dear Carol: My wife has always been interested in style and appearance, so regular hair and nail appointments were...

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Wife Sleeps too Much and Has Lost Interest in Appearance and Bathing - Minding Our Elders
Sleeping too much and losing interest in hygiene can signal depression or some type of cognitive change. A medical exam is necessary.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Encouraging Retired Parents to Stay Active and Involved

Dear Carol: My husband and I feel blessed that our aging parents are relatively healthy. Even so, retirement has made them physically...

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Encouraging Retired Parents to Stay Active and Involved - Minding Our Elders
Retirement can be great, but challenging oneself physically and mentally are important to staying well enough to enjoy life.
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September 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Grief Counseling Can Help Caregivers Long Before Care Recipient Passes

Dear Carol: I supported and cared for my parents for years before they both died days apart last year. Now, my husband has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and...

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Grief Counseling Can Help Caregivers Long Before Care Recipient Passes - Minding Our Elders
Dear Carol: I supported and cared for my parents for years before they both died days apart last year. Now, my husband...
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August 31, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Adjusting to New Caregivers is Difficult for Most Older Adults

Dear Carol: My 86-year-old mother’s long-time private caregiver is moving. She’s been a faithful friend and helper to Mom for years, so this is a major upset for the family. We’ve decided to try an agency...

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Adjusting to New Caregivers is Difficult for Most Older Adults - Minding Our Elders
Losing a long-time caregiver can be traumatic for an older adult, particularly one with Alzheimer's. Here are thoughts on replacing them.
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August 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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How to Approach an Aging Friend About Driving Red Flags

Dear Carol: I’m friends with a group of mature women who eat out together at least once a week. We’ve always taken turns driving, but lately, one of my ...

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How to Approach an Aging Friend About Driving Red Flags - Minding Our Elders
Everyone ages differently, yet everyone experiences changes as they get older, many of which they may ignore out of fear. Friends can help:
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August 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Top Tips for Understanding the Dementia Side of Interactions

Dear Carol: Both of my mother’s parents had Alzheimer’s. While we’d prayed Mom would be spared, that’s not to be. Last week, she...

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Top Tips for Understanding the Dementia Side of Interactions - Minding Our Elders
Understanding dementia from the viewpoint of someone living with it can help us be better caregivers. Here are some tips:
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August 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM