Loneliness Raises Risk for Dementia by 31 Percent
From Newsmax A new study finds persistent loneliness taking a toll on aging brains and significantly raising a person’s odds for dementia. Research funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health tracked self-reports of loneliness and the neurological health…
Falls Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia Diagnosis
From Newsmax Adobe Stock More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. “The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street,” said Molly Jarman, senior author of a new study…
Cayman’s ‘Seniors Rock’ Dress Down Day Returns Fri 25 Oct
Meals on Wheels (MOW) is excited to announce that the annual Seniors Rock Dress Down Daywill now take place on Friday, 25 October 2024. This highly anticipated event invites schools, businesses, and individuals across the Cayman Islands to join in supporting…
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – September 24, 2024
From Bevan Springer, Market Place Excellence Corporation CHTA President Sanovnik Destang Sanovnik Destang, a respected hotelier from St. Lucia, has taken over as President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). His election was confirmed at CHTA’s Annual General…
Joan (Jo Jo), our publisher is 90 today (Tue Sep 10) – “The Wonders of it All”
Happy Birthday Joan – 90 years young Joan Evangeline (Watler) Wilson in her garden in Bodden Town, Grand Cayman at 90 THE WONDERS OF IT ALL BY JOAN (WATLER) WILSON WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNINGThe sun is risingAnd it’s not surprisingThat…
Last Chance to Nominate for Older Person’s Month 2024 Ambassadors
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. 4 September 2024 – There is still time to nominate 2024 Older Person’s Month Ambassadors. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” celebrates the vibrant voices, active lifestyles, and significant contributions of our older persons throughout the…
More Than 1 in 4 Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers
Adobe Stock From Newsmax More than 1 in 4 Americans 50 or older are now caregivers, looking after at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, a new poll has found. In all, 30%…
Cayman: Council of Older Persons Launches Inaugural Ageing Forum Sat Aug 3
The Council of Older Persons will host its first forum on Ageing in the Cayman Islands on Saturday, 3 August at Sir Vassel Hall at the University of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). The forum is free to the public and…
Understanding the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Advanced Dementia
The journey through Alzheimer’s disease is both complex and challenging for patients and their loved ones. Awareness and understanding are crucial as the disease transitions from its earliest stages to its more debilitating phases. Recognizing the signs and symptoms at…
