Posts by James Ozsvath
Effects of a Stroke on the Brain
Every stroke is unique, but strokes tend to affect people in common ways. To better understand what happens with a stroke, let’s take a closer look at the human brain and its functions. The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system. This extremely complex organ controls both motor and sensory functions throughout…
Read MoreAbout Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment causes cognitive changes that are serious enough to be noticed by the person affected and by family members and friends but do not affect the individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities. MCI can develop for multiple reasons, and individuals living with MCI may go on to develop dementia; others will not.…
Read MoreCare and Rehabilitation Center Visit
Aging Assistant staff on a marketing visit to Windsor of Elk Grove, Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Read MoreOpen House Celebrating New Clinic
Aging Assistant staff attending the VA Northern California Healthcare System’s Open House celebrating their new clinic in South Stockton, CA.
Read MoreJune 2024 – National Days
Celebrate these National Days in the month of June!
Read MoreJune 2024 – Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to our June 2024 Caregiver of the Month!
Read MoreHelping Seniors Understand Hearing Tests
Our bodies change as we age, and hearing loss is one condition that many seniors deal with on a regular basis. Nearly half of adults over 75 have hearing difficulties, and one in three between the ages of 65 and 74 experience hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders…
Read MoreTips for Building a Comprehensive Support Network for Seniors
Seniors with companion care at home benefit from individualized attention and help with everyday duties, which enables them to stay securely in their comfortable surroundings.
Read MoreCelebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” focuses on the profound…
Read MoreU.S. Older Population Grew From 2010 to 2020 at the Fastest Rate Since 1880 to 1890
Written by: Zoe Caplan, Ms. Caplan is a statistician demographer in the Census Bureau’s Sex and Age Statistics Branch. The U.S. population age 65 and over grew nearly five times faster than the total population over the 100 years from 1920 to 2020, according to the 2020 Census. The older population reached 55.8 million or…
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