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(Runtime 59:40)In this hour, we look at the future of aging—and why we need to act now. As America’s population grows older, many communities may not be…
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This is the first part of a two part series on Caregiving, inspired by the PBS documentary from executive producer Bradley Cooper titled, Caregiving. In this hour, an exploration of the invisible work of caregiving and how everyone will be giving or in need of care. What resources are available to caregivers and their families, friends and clients? Hear personal stories and solutions that communities can do to help those in need.
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Actor Bradley Cooper's experience caring for his terminally ill father led him to produce a documentary called "Caregiving". Part of the film will be shown May 29 at the Lewiston City Library followed by a panel discussion.
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How to spot risk factors and how to prevent falls before they happen
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It might not be balmy or strewn with palm trees, but there is one thing the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley has in common with Florida: Seniors account for roughly 20% of its residents.
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(Runtime 0:51)Whitman County’s Aging and Long Term Care Planning and Management Council is seeking two new members to represent the needs of local elderly…
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Assisted living-type facilities often are subject to less scrutiny than nursing homes. Investigations in Vermont and elsewhere have revealed patterns of poor care and deaths.
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A study in Nature Neuroscience demonstrates a link between mismatched brain rhythms and declines in working memory in older adults and shows that a precise form of electrical stimulation applied to the scalp can coax these brain areas back into sync.