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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

Transportation for elders can ease driving transition

Most of us with aging relatives will eventually face the “how do we stop them from driving” problem. To many people, driving a car equals independence. One reason for that is the lack of convenient public transportation in much of our country. Very large American cities such as New York, plus most of Europe’s large cities,... Read moreChevron
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Leah

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has vascular dementia

A Moving Experience With Dementia

It seems like it has been a very long time since I wrote to you about my dementia. So much has happened during that time to prevent me from writing, giving me writer's block. My husband and I have made our move to the rural Northern Neck of Virginia. We have downsized drastically from a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home to one with two bedrooms and one... Read moreChevron
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Dorian Martin

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Alzheimer's Caregiver

Research: Social Isolation May Be Factor in Developing Alzheimer's Disease

Remember that song, “Only the Lonely”? Well, it turns out that loneliness and lack of in-person social interaction may increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Recent research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reported that seniors who remained “housebound” may double their risk of... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

Betty White advises us not to vegetate or isolate if we are to stay sharp

This morning, I had the pleasure of participating in a conference call featuring the irrepressible Betty White.    White, who is kicking 90, really hit her stride after she turned 50, and has never slowed down. She's even hosted Saturday Night Live. White stars in TV Land’s Hot In Cleveland, and is now the face of a new AARP... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

“Understanding Well-being in the Oldest Old” highlights culture change in eldercare

Decades ago, few people lived to be 85 years old, or older. However, now, the fastest growing segment of our population is a group of people often referred to by professionals as the "very old." The definition of "the very old" or the "oldest old" is people aged 85 and above, many of whom live in care facilities. These aged people have largely... Read moreChevron
posted 05/17/2011, comments (0)|

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