Health & Wellness

New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Deaths and Costs of Care | Alzheimer’s deaths in Georgia increased by 201 percent from 2000 - 2015. 

Atlanta– For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass a quarter of a trillion dollars ($277 billion), which includes an increase of nearly $20 billion from last year, according to data reported in the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today.  

Published: 2017-10-15 16:43

Connecting young people (children and teenagers) and seniors can be extremely beneficial in fostering understanding between the two generations and helping to promote interaction. It doesn’t matter if the connection is made through organized programs or activities at home -– ultimately the benefits of connecting these two groups will:

Published: 2018-01-29 16:33
Dogwood Forest of Grayson

If you are not yet a senior yourself, there are a lot of things about that era of life that can be a mystery to the younger generations. In fact, there is some real truth to not fully understanding something until you experience it for yourself, and humanity proves again and again that this rule is a fundamental pillar of life.

Published: 2017-11-15 16:43
  1. ORAL HYGIENE: Why it’s important for Senior Health
  2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explained: The Most Common Cause of Heart Related Death Under the Age of 30
  3. Dogwood Forest, Helping Seniors with Long Term Care Insurance
  4. Dogwood Forest of Grayson Helps Their Residents with VA Benefits
  5. Need your medical records but your doctor’s office is closed?
  6. Understanding the Importance of Hydration for Senior Adults at Dogwood Forest of Grayson
  7. Thyroid Symptoms with Normal Labs?
  8. Seniors Benefit from Exercising Mind and Body at Dogwood Forest of Grayson
  9. Season’s Grievings: Coping with Grief through the Holidays
  10. Dr. Gary Iskol, DDS and Dr. Craig Fisk, DDS
  11. Meet Drs. Heigerick and Rampersad of Beaver Ruin Primary Care
  12. Prediabetes
  13. EMC aids in community education through free joint replacement seminars this fall
  14. Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet adds three new locations
  15. Meet Drs. Rafique and Naib of Snellville Physician Associates
  16. Don’t CareGive alone!
  17. Permission to take a nap
  18. Dear Diabetes Sufferer,
  19. Eastside Medical Center to host community health screenings
  20. Eastside Medical Center honors employees

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