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12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

Researchers in the UK recently published a study linking six depressive symptoms in mid-life with an increased risk of dementia later on. The symptoms are:
✅Losing confidence in oneself.
✅Not feeling able to face up to problems.
✅Not feeling warmth and affection for others.
✅Feeling nervous and strung-up all the time.
✅Not feeling satisfied with the way tasks are carried out.
✅Experiencing difficulties concentrating.
Read more in Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/dementia-early-warning-signs-middle-age-depression-11219192

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

What is LATE dementia and why is this new category important to patients and caregivers? Read more in our latest blog. https://www.careanswered.com/what-is-late-dementia/

12/15/2025

If you've noticed that booze seems to hit you harder as you age, you're not alone. There are physiological reasons why you become less able to tolerate alcohol in middle age and beyond. Before you grab that holiday drink, read more from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/12/08/nx-s1-5610478/alcohol-age-drink

12/11/2025

Medicare premiums are increasing in 2026. Beneficiaries will see a $60 increase in their annual deductible for Part A, which covers inpatient care, and a $17.90 monthly increase in Part B, which covers outpatient visits. Learn more about premiums and deductibles on the CMS website: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-parts-b-premiums-deductibles

12/08/2025

Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Women should get about 25 grams of fiber a day, while men need around 38 grams per day. Fiber aids digestion, and helps control blood sugar and cholesterol levels. From NPR, here are some tips to help you get more fiber from the foods you eat. https://www.npr.org/2023/09/19/1196977677/easy-ways-to-add-more-fiber-to-your-diet?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20251207&utm_term=10494621&utm_campaign=health&utm_id=50921212&orgid=611&uniquet=zwWseWQrurjEHZuezpXmHg&utm_att1=

12/04/2025

Thanksgiving is behind us, but it pays to practice gratitude all year long. Gratitude can be as simple as noting three good things at the end of the day or expressing thanks to someone in writing. It has been shown to yield lasting improvements in emotional health. Read more: https://uwyoextension.org/uwnutrition/age-the-healing-power-of-gratitude-for-senior-well-being/

12/03/2025

Can you train your brain to cope with chronic pain? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta thinks so. His latest book, "It Doesn't Have to Hurt," delves into the mechanism of pain and how we can cope with it. Read his interview with NPR here: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/04/nx-s1-5527017/sanjay-gupta-pain?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20250907&utm_term=10338108&utm_campaign=health&utm_id=50921212&orgid=611&uniquet=zwWseWQrurjEHZuezpXmHg&utm_att1=

12/02/2025

December 1 - 5 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. It's not too late to get your flu shot! The flu season is shaping up to be particularly severe, with those over 65 at risk of serious illness. Get your flu shot today! Read more: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/19/nx-s1-5607250/flu-season-h3n2-influenza-virus-shot?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20251123&utm_term=10471239&utm_campaign=health&utm_id=50921212&orgid=611&uniquet=zwWseWQrurjEHZuezpXmHg&utm_att1=

12/01/2025

Leftovers be gone! According to experts, most leftovers that are stored in the refrigerator should be eaten within three to four days. So if you have any Thanksgiving leftovers still in the fridge, pitch them now. Freezing leftovers extends their shelf life. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/11/28/thanksgiving-leftovers-when-to-throw-away-extra-food/87512666007/

11/26/2025

Caregivers give so much and understanding the data behind caregiving can help you feel seen, supported, and prepared.
We broke down the most important caregiving statistics you should know.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.answers4care.com/blog/helpful-information-for-caregivers