Interesting finds published today...

Stiffness of the aorta -- more so than blood pressure or subclinical brain disease -- is a key risk factor for dementia. Since aortic stiffness can be reduced by medication and healthy lifestyle changes, these results suggest that people can still lower their dementia risk well into old age. ... See more

Help them to stay safe!

A predatory broker-dealer stole $1.16M from trusting elderly clients of Wells Fargo. Thieves like him count on client trust and no one looking over the elder's accounts. If your aging parent has an advisor and you can get online access to the account, you can protect your loved one from fraud. ... See more

Don't forget to register for the 24th annual Cuyahoga County Conference on Aging, this Friday, October 19th! https://www.metrohealth.org/events/2018-conference-on-aging

There are over 300,000 older adults living in Cuyahoga County, representing 24% of the total population. Projections indicate that by the year 2030, older adults over age 65 will outnumber children and teens under age 20, representing a “New Majority.” In an effort to identify and address the ne... ... See more

New Events added to our Community Calendar:

https://www.eldercareofohio.com/events/challenging-conversations-about-dementia/

https://www.eldercareofohio.com/events/31st-annual-joseph-m-foley-lecture/ ... See more

"Challenging Conversations about Dementia" is presented by the Alzheimer's Association's Professional Advisory Board. Cost: $40 including lunch Program: 12 noon-12:30 p.m. Lunch and Networking Three sessions: 12:30-1:30 p.m., 1:45-2:45 p.m., 3:00-4:00 p.m. Participants attend all 3. Session 1: Diagn... ... See more