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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 28, 2025

3 min

Does caring for a spouse with dementia accelerate cognitive decline findings from the health and retirement study?

According to a study using data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), spousal caregivers of people with dementia experience a significantly greater cognitive decline than their non-caregiving counterparts. This challenging role takes a serious and often overlooked toll.

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Oct 26, 2025

5 min

Who are the informal caregivers of older adults at home?

According to the AARP, nearly 1 in 5 Americans have served as an informal caregiver in the past year, with the majority assisting an aging adult. For many families, unpaid care by spouses, adult children, and other relatives is the backbone of senior support, enabling millions of older adults to age in place in their own homes. Understanding who are the informal caregivers of older adults at home provides crucial context for effective healthy aging and senior care strategies.

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