Excerpted from article by GOOD RX Written by Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on July 7, 2022 No, statins do not increase dementia risk. They may even protect against it. Statins are among the most frequently prescribed medications. Some people taking statins report side effects, including memory loss. In 2012, the FDA even added memory...
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An aging population plus trends in obesity and chronic disease drive predictions of spike by Michele G. Sullivan, Excerpted from AARP, July 27, 2021 In just three decades, more than 152 million people across the globe may be living with dementia, with the highest increases in prevalence occurring in some of the world's poorest regions, according to new data presented July 27 at the Alzheimer's...
Only an eye exam can pick up most early signs by Kim Painter, AARP, October 20, 2022 The facts about glaucoma can seem a little scary: It’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, affects about 3 million Americans and becomes more common with age. Yet half of the people in the United States who have glaucoma don’t know it, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control...
The vaccine can protect you from influenza, and it may have some other perks as well by Beth Howard, AARP, October 3, 2022 Not getting sick from the flu is reason enough to roll up your sleeve for a flu vaccine every fall. And along with preventing millions of cases of influenza each year, flu shots also reduce hospitalizations for complications of this misery-making seasonal illness. A...
From Keeping Current Matters Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022 CEO Outlook from...
If you’re planning to buy an RCFE or ARF this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s important to know...
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost of goods and services climb....
With high turnover and an overall caregiver crisis, it’s more important now than ever to increase morale and make your staff feel appreciated, valued and respected. Rewarding those staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty can encourage others to do the same. This will improve both the staff’s and residents’ spirits. Use these perks to applaud your employees’ hard...
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, and that spurred a significant...
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what's happening with care home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their care homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when...