There are some stories that become horrifyingly etched in our memories, and this is one of them. Police arrested three staff members of an assisted living facility for allegedly running an elderly fight club with patients with dementia. The suspects in question — Marilyn McKey, 32, Tonacia Yvonne Tyson, 20, and Taneshia Jordan, 26 — […]
Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are debilitating conditions that are difficult for not only the affected individual but also their loved ones. As the brain gradually deteriorates, people with Dementia can become increasingly disoriented and anxious. The idea of losing all of your memories is a terrifying concept, but researchers have learned that some of those […]
Billionaire Porsche executive Wolfgang Porsche has filed for divorce from his wife of 16 years after her “dementia-like illness” worsened. His wife Claudia Huebner is 74 and her illness caused a shift in her personality that made it “impossible” for them to live together, according to Porsche. She has four carers who help her all […]
Having a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be stressful. In the United States, there are over 16 million individuals caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease with no cure and with limited medical treatments. Being a caregiver is a full-time that can be both physically and mentally taxing, especially as the patient’s […]
Dementia is an ever-growing concern in both the United States and around the world. It is estimated that up to half of all men and women aged 85 and older have some form of dementia. Despite this, doctors do not consider it a normal part of aging. With the population only getting older, however, this […]
Back in 2018, a news headline caught the attention of many people. It was about a nearly 80-year-old man who was struggling with dementia and had been evicted from one of the only homes he had every lived in. He had apparently not paid his property tax for a while. So, the house was seized. […]
The oldest surviving tree species on Earth, older than dinosaurs. The mighty Ginkgo Tree. Trees are some of nature’s most beautiful creations, endlessly giving out so much life and protection for as long as they live – usually a very long time. If regular trees with green leaves can add so much beauty to nature, […]
One of the most crucial, though often overlooked, vitamins to our health is vitamin B-12. Without enough vitamin B-12 in our diets, we can feel tired, have trouble focusing, and so much more. Unfortunately, it is estimated that approximately 15% of the general population is deficient. These are the signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency and […]
Kathleen Kral, a retired English teacher in her 70s, was diagnosed with terminal cancer three years ago. She was already struggling with depression but the diagnosis exacerbated it. So she tried psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, which not only alleviated her depression but helped her process a traumatic miscarriage from her thirties. She appeared in the Netflix […]
Predicting the outcome of marriage with absolute certainty is an impossible task. However, social scientists have made significant strides in finding factors that are connected to higher risk and, therefore, can make better guesses on how to predict divorce.1 These factors include various couple dynamics, including their age at marriage, educational background, job status, communication […]
Have you ever tripped on a curb or stubbed your toe on the sidewalk? It can happen to anyone, right? Navigating the world can sometimes be trying, even for those with perfect vision. Now, let’s try to imagine how much more difficult it would be if you were visually impaired or blind. Individuals who are […]
When you buy a new home, you’re generally filled with excitement about becoming a homeowner. Your mind is filled with home decorating ideas, and possibly a renovation here or there. One couple bought a house together, and they were looking forward to moving in. However, someone beat them to it. Upon signing the contract with […]
