Neuroscientists are suggesting... if started early enough, a daily regimen of ibuprofen can prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. By Diane Berardi Gerontologist and Radio Talk show host of Parents Are Hard To Raise Available on demand on iHeart Radio A Vancouver-based research team led by Canada's most cited neuroscientist, Dr. Patrick McGeer, has [...]
The "Sweetheart" Scam Listen to Parents Are Hard To Raise Episode 47 where Diane talks with Nationally Recognized Personal Security Expert Anthony Colandro about keeping ourselves and our parents safe from the latest scams both online and off. Essentially the victim meets a scammer on a singles or dating website who poses as a [...]
Good healthcare doesn't happen by chance... A visit to the doctor can be stressful and may often seem a bit rushed, especially for our aging parents. Because of this, many older patients forget to bring up concerns they may have and doctors may forget to ask if they understand all that was said. it’s [...]
The cold hard facts about hypothermia is that our aging parents face this danger every winter. by Diane Berardi, Gerontologist Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because their body's response to cold can be diminished by underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, some medicines including over-the-counter cold remedies, and aging itself. As [...]
Chances are, your aging parents have probably experienced more than one disaster in their lifetime. This kind of experience can be a real asset during a disaster. Having an actual, real-world frame of reference and life experience and the ability to call upon their prior know-how, wisdom and mental resilience to survive, can help them [...]
