June is #CataractAwarenessMonth. Prevent Blindness has a guide to help you learn how #cataracts develop, how they’re treated w/ surgery, what kind of costs to expect as a result of #surgery, & how long recovery is following surgery. tinyurl.com/8zadx5pr

Living longer means a likelihood of needing help w/ daily living grows. #Longevity is a top reason for #LongTermCare services. Ailments can make daily tasks difficult, & a need for supervision due to memory loss/#dementia increases, says LTC News. tinyurl.com/5aju4cy8

Study: Patients w/ stage 3 #ColonCancer who ate the most proinflammatory foods had an 87% higher risk of death vs. those who ate the least. These foods may cause #inflammation that over time such leads to diseases like #Cancer, says HealthDay News. tinyurl.com/yhk9xszt

#Geriatric care managers are often licensed #nurses or #SocialWorkers who assist #seniors w/ medical needs. They balance physical, emotional & mental needs w/ quality of life to help them live as independently as possible, says @USNews. tinyurl.com/4p8ca58f

Report: The #virus that causes #ColdSores, painful blisters that erupt around the mouth & lips, may be linked to a higher risk of #Alzheimers. Results indicate a possible role for anti-#herpes therapy in mitigating #Dementia risk, says Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. tinyurl.com/5ctesj9s

Spatial neglect, in which a person’s 3-Dimensional reality & spatial movements are distorted on 1 side, is underdiagnosed & undertreated among those who’ve suffered #stroke & #BrainInjury. Techniques to treat it are now available says The Conversation U.S.. tinyurl.com/3szwpt6f

#MoneyMule #scammers want to turn you into someone who helps them steal from others. #Seniors may be recruited through online romance. Some targets believe the cover story & don’t realize they’re being manipulated to aid serial #fraud says AARP. tinyurl.com/335sn6b9

#MedicalAlertSystems are most commonly worn by #Seniors or #DISABLED people who may need to get help following a #fall or life-threatening occurrence. This guide from The Senior List has types of devices, how they work & their cost. tinyurl.com/47uked38

Norma Meras Swenson was a leader & expert in reproductive & #SexualHealth & rights, & in maternal & child #Health. She was a co-author & editor of most editions of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” the landmark book on #WomenHealth, writes @CommonHealth. tinyurl.com/45djcvd5

The #MIND diet can be effective even when started later in life. Middle-aged & older study participants were less likely to develop #Alzheimers or #Dementia when following the diet of green, leafy veggies, olive oil, whole grains & berries, says NBC News. tinyurl.com/yc2wsswn

Two Drs. argue on @KevinMD that #Dementia, learning disabilities & #Cognitive Impairment assessments are administered only after severe deficits are seen. By the time a neuropsychologist, neurologist, or #geriatrician looks close, it’s often too late. tinyurl.com/4fkaruzh

#OlderAdults should have at least 5 legal documents to protect themselves/families. These docs ensure wishes for estates are legal, clear & minimize conflicts w/ family & #healthcare providers in case of serious illness or death says Jim Miller. tinyurl.com/yamkrsb4

As #FathersDay approaches, remember holidays can be emotionally challenging for #seniors. Distance, loss of close friends, chronic health conditions, or being homebound can amplify #Loneliness & #Isolation, & show gaps in social connections, says @USNews. tinyurl.com/3zedew5e

. CVS Health has not released specific lists of stores being closed, but news outlets & websites have compiled lists of stores that have closed or are about to. This comes on the heels of the chain closing 900 stores last year, says @NJDotCom. tinyurl.com/7aavwbmf

A Pew Research Center survey found #fathers are more likely than moms to communicate less often w/ their kids than they’d like, & many young adults feel the same desire to connect more. @Time asked for simple strategies to get silent #dads to talk more. tinyurl.com/3kja6chd

Study: #seniors diagnosed w/ #dementia lose their ability to assess how well they manage #finances. But people of the same age w/out dementia are aware of their financial abilities, & this awareness improves over time, writes Medical Xpress. tinyurl.com/3zb4usr3

To help #seniors make better informed decisions about #medications, & lower the chances of overmedication & #drug reactions, there’s a need to be cautious about using some meds, including over-the-counter versions. HealthinAging.org has a list. tinyurl.com/7dawns9v

Happy Father’s Day from Always Best Care – Neptune & Monroe!

Study: ‘By measuring the effects of 140K+ different versions of proteins we’ve created the 1st comprehensive map of how individual mutations alter the energy landscape of amyloid beta aggregation—central to development of #Alzheimers.' Newsweek explains. tinyurl.com/4seknatu

What are possible consequences of #salmonella & E. coli infections? Why are foodborne #infections more common in the summer, & what are #foodsafety practices that everyone should follow? CNN asked an emergency physician & adjunct professor. tinyurl.com/munns39j