December - 2022

Exercise and Other Natural Ways to Improve and Retain Memory

Patricia Anstett

Dec 9, 2022
4 min

Exercise and Other Natural Ways to Improve and Retain Memory

Denise Parsons worried she might have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia when she found herself searching for the right words, losing her keys and forgetting why she went downstairs. It was time to get serious about improving her health, she thought. She switched to buying more natural foods, started seeing a functional medicine physician who specializes in non-drug options, and began taking Memory Health, a patented, non-prescription supplement to improve memory. Parsons, 62,

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urbanagingnews

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

The Memory Pill: Magic or Myth?

The television ads show these seniors, in all of their silver-haired glory, running five miles a day, walking the beach or giving motivational speeches. These folks brag about their strong memories and alert minds. They are leading their best lives, they say, because they are taking Prevagen. Memory boosting over-the-counter supplements like Prevagen, and its main competitor Neueriva, are big business in the U.S. This is fueled by seniors who spend big bucks in the hopes tha

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Alan Fisk

Dec 9, 2022
3 min

Geriatricians - The Senior Specialists

It’s no secret that older adults have lots of doctors. Medicare data shows those over age 65 see an average of five different doctors a year. But experts say many older adults might benefit from adding one more doctor, who can be a life changer: A geriatrician. “Geriatricians are invaluable,” says Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD, director of the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, which studies aging. “They focus on optimizing function in older people in a way that

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Medical Records Held in Patient Portal Can Be Accessed and Viewed Online

Nancy Combs

Dec 9, 2022
4 min

Medical Records Held in Patient Portal Can Be Accessed and Viewed Online

I knew something was amiss the moment I opened the invitation to a smoking cessation class. What? I’d never smoked a day in my life! Because I am most familiar with the electronic health record at my “home” health system, I decided to go online to do a little detective work on the records kept at another facility where I’d gotten a COVID test that morning. Sure enough, that facility had pegged me as a smoker. It was an easy mistake to make – a typo likely by a beleaguered med

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Winterizing Utility Bills:Expert Advice on Little Changes that Make Big Impact

Joel P. Ambrose

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

Winterizing Utility Bills:Expert Advice on Little Changes that Make Big Impact

During this time of year when the weather is growing colder, homeowners who are aging in place may experience inconsistent utility bills, severely impacting the budget. There are methods to help reduce energy expenses and little changes can have a positive impact on the bottom line. A longtime client experienced an increase of 34% in their utilities in one month and called me. She believed she needed new windows and possibly insulation to help cut her expenses. Though I wo

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City Council Gives Detroit Tenants “Right to Counsel” - Funds to Pay Legal Fees Not Yet Released

K. Renee

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

City Council Gives Detroit Tenants “Right to Counsel” - Funds to Pay Legal Fees Not Yet Released

The Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition is a group composed of Detroit residents, advocates, community organizations, lawyers, and faith-based organizations that work together because we believe housing is a human right. We are working to ensure that Detroiters who are facing eviction have a right to legal counsel, especially with the knowledge that evictions disproportionately impact seniors, people with disabilities, and households headed by Black women with children. Keepin

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urbanagingnews

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

Healing During the Holidays

Many people dread the holidays, especially those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Every holiday celebration becomes an unbearable event making them feel sad, lonely, hopeless, anxious, angry, stressed, and depressed. We see the tears in their eyes and sadness on their faces. The question is, “What can we do to comfort and help them?” One of the greatest gifts you can give to the bereaved during the holidays is yourself. The love that you have in your heart is medici

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More Black Participation Needed in Aging Studies to Make Research Culturally Relevant

urbanagingnews

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

More Black Participation Needed in Aging Studies to Make Research Culturally Relevant

The Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center conducts memory and aging-related research studies to advance understanding about and improve the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. African American participation is low for many studies that support healthy aging. It is important for African Americans to participate in research so that the development of future treatments and cures is culturally responsive and supportive of all populations. African

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