New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Some interesting developments in Alzheimer’s research have come from the Gladsone Institutes recently. In experiments conducted using mice, Jorge Palop, PhD, and his team have found a way to reengineer certain neurons connected to epileptic activity, which is commonly...

Best News I’ve Heard in a Long Time!

Dark Chocolate is Healthy!!!!! Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health posted a notable paper which gives the go-ahead to dark chocolate eating. (My best day ever!) Why? Extensive research by credible sources with interesting, positive results. They...

Encore Caregivers wants you to know:

You may have seen the recent news video of the private caregiver being physically and verbally abusive to her elderly client. It was shocking and reprehensible.   Fact: A caregiver hired from an unlicensed agency or hired privately represents an unknown that can pose...
Oh, yes, we are thankful —

Oh, yes, we are thankful —

It is time to be thankful — and as Encore Caregivers is preparing to celebrate our millionth hour of service to seniors, we want the world to know that we have a true attitude of gratitude. We are thankful … for our client, for the abilities of our caregivers to meet...
Are You Thinking Flu? You Should Be!

Are You Thinking Flu? You Should Be!

Influenza continues to spread illness across the country and flu-related hospitalization and death indicators have increased sharply in recent weeks with the heaviest toll on people 65 and older. The Center for Disease Control is urging seniors to seek treatment for...