Resources a Caregiver Should Know About
AARP Online Community
Discuss issues with other caregivers in the online community.
Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org
800-272-3900
Information and support for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24/7 helpline and care navigator tools.
Alzheimers.gov
www.alzheimers.gov
The government's free information resource about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
ARCH Respite Network
www.archrespite.org
Find programs and services that allow caregivers to get a break from caring for a loved one.
How Social Isolation, Loneliness Can Affect Heart Health, Cognitive Abilities According to studies, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, and reports, social disengagement increases the risk of respiratory failure and stroke. Another new review reasons that depression can prompt mental deterioration. Experts say older adults can lower their risks by being socially active, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly. In addition, they urge relatives to remain in contact with more established family members to prevent them from becoming socially isolated. Adults who are desolate, socially disconnected, or who don't engage in social activities are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes, and Alzheimer's, according to recent studies The new study found that: Social isolation and loneliness are common but are under-recognized as contributing to cardiovascular and brain health. The lack of social connection is associated with an increased risk ...
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