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New information regarding eldercare for seniors with coronary artery disease

Research recently conducted in Maryland involving over 100 elderly men and women could have an impact on the eldercare that seniors with coronary artery disease receive.

In Baltimore, 145 men and women over the age of 65 with atherosclerosis were tested by experts from Johns Hopkins to see if dual niacin-statin therapy was more effective than traditional cholesterol-lowering therapy. Some doctors believe that niacin, often referred to as vitamin B3, can add benefit in correcting arterial narrowing when combined with statins, which are the drugs used in conventional cholesterol treatment.

"Our recommendation to physicians is that current national treatment guidelines, which recommend mainly statin therapy tailored to the severity of atherosclerosis for preventing arteries from reclogging and narrowing, appear to be sufficient and accurate for physicians and patients to follow," said Dr Joao Lima of Johns Hopkins.

Bear Markets Should Be WELCOMED, Not Feared!

I firmly believe that one of the great myths in our industry of financial professionals is that our job is mainly to assist our clients in "growing their assets" or "outperforming the market". In fact, the reality is that most studies will show that most investment professionals have consistently underperformed the market averages over time, with over time being defined as more than ten years. So if our clients truly believe that our job is to multiply their wealth, than why is it that many of us are not keeping up with their expectations?

November is National Homecare Month

All throughout the month of November, the American Association for Homecare (AAH) will be celebrating the efforts of the professionals who help make the lives of seniors more comfortable at home.

The AAH says that homecare professionals currently help more than 8 million elderly Americans who need medical or other assistance where they live. Some of these seniors suffer from multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease and diabetes, among other health problems.

Although some of these professionals provide valuable support, the AAH says that Congress has been making cuts to the homecare sector that have damaged the quality of the service.

Overactive immune response complicates eldercare

Research conducted by experts at the Yale School of Medicine suggests some seniors have an overactive immune response, which can have an negative impact on retirement living.

The researchers discovered that exaggerated responses by the immune systems of some elderly people could be responsible for certain health problems like viral infections.

Oregon could get new senior housing facility

Elderly people in Oregon might be interested to know that a new senior housing facility could be built in Beaverton.

Providence Health and Services, a nonprofit health system, wants to team up with the city to build a facility for seniors, according to the Beaverton Valley Times. The structure would be built on land near Southwest Farmington Road and Southwest Main Street.

Upcoming eldercare event in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts State senator will host a senior health and wellness fair at a retirement living facility in Framingham in late November.

On November 21, Senator Karen Spilka will invite visitors to a fair that was organized specifically for seniors, reports the MetroWest Daily News. The event will include workshops, exhibits and free health screenings.

Join Dr. Michael Gordon, Director of Palliative Care at Baycrest in Toronto, for his insights on aging.

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Join Dr. Marion Somers, Ph.D. as she shares her knowledge as an elder care consultant and caregiver.

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Join Klaus Rohrich as he discusses retirement real estate issues and developments.

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