The under-detection or delayed diagnosis of dementia leads to many missed opportunities.
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MN communities use grants to cure social isolation blues
‘They want to have chances for intergenerational interactions but the way we set up our communities often keeps us separated.’
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What are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Individuals with dementia can live meaningful lives with the proper care and support.
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MPR forum discusses housing issues
Seniors also are finding themselves at a growing rate of homelessness. The coronavirus outbreak has only exacerbated the housing problem in unprecedented ways.
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The problem with seniors
By now, you’ve probably heard the statistics: 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day, in fewer than three years, by the year 2020, there will be more people over the age of 65 than school age children. This is the first time in Minnesota history when seniors will outnumber children. The senior population is increasing […]
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Flu fighting tips for seniors
Since flu activity is rising across the United States and there’s been a slight uptick in the number of deaths, extra care should be taken to avoid and resist the infection. Weaker immune systems make seniors more vulnerable to the flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90 percent of all flu-related […]
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PHOTOS & VIDEO | MAD DADS celebrates and encourages seniors in Mpls
“Our elders may be our past, but they are so much a key to our future.” —VJ Smith On Friday, August 5, MAD DADS Minneapolis hosted Senior Citizen Safety Pride Day at Boom Island in Minneapolis. The festivities included food, games, information about community resources, remarks of encouragement and appreciation by community activist Spike Moss and MAD […]