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“Mild cognitive impairment is also a recognized risk factor for increasing dementia. Seniors with the condition develop Alzheimer’s disease at much higher rates than those of the same age with sharper memories.”

Gretchen Reynold’s New York Time’s article, Getting a Brain Boost Through Exercise, explains that women who had exercised, either by walking or weight training, performed better on almost all of the cognitive tests after six months than they had before. Studies are being done on women who had been found to have mild cognitive impairment, a condition that makes a person’s memory and thinking more muddled than would be expected at a given age, to show that exercise can help improve this condition. 

But the women who had exercised, either by walking or weight training, performed better on almost all of the cognitive tests after six months than they had before. While both exercise groups improved almost equally on tests of spatial memory, the women who had walked showed greater gains in verbal memory than the women who had lifted weights. So get out there and start exercising! It is not only good for your body, but for your brain health, too! 

“The RAND results show that nearly 15 percent of people aged 71 or older, about 3.8 million people, have dementia. By 2040, the authors said, that number will balloon to 9.1 million people.”

  In Pam Belluck’s article, “Dementia Care Cost Is Projected to Double by 2040″ in The New York Times, Belluck talks about the financial burden that dementia care can bring. The federal government financed the RAND Corporation which researched the progression of dementia and the rising cost of care. See the full article here to learn more about this prevailing issue in healthcare. 

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“Most Americans over 65 will eventually need help with the so-called tasks of daily living — eating, dressing, bathing, shopping and the like. But with family members spread all over the map or unable to be full-time caregivers for other reasons, the need for new and better options will only increase.”

Jane Brody’s New York Times article, seen here, discusses the growing population of elderly people – the American population over 65 is projected to double over the next 30 years, reaching 80 million -  80 to 90 percent of whom would rather remain in their own homes rather than entering assisted living for as long as possible. See the full article to read about financially feasible options, what is needed versus what is offered, and future theories for change to meet increasing demands as the elderly population strives to stay as independent as possible for as long as possible.

Don’t miss the headlining tips below the article – How to Know When Home Alone Is No Longer a Good Idea.

Please join us for our Family Support Group Meeting! Held on the first Thursday of each month, February’s meeting is this Thursday, February 7,  from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Enjoy refreshments provided by Croissant Gourmet, and constructive support and encouragement led by our very own, Cathy Dunlap, MSW.

Located at:

119 East Morse Blvd.

Winter Park, FL

Call (407)-896-2010 to RSVP or for further questions. Hope to see you there!

Most people wouldn’t think to ask if a hospital admission is actually an admission – and it turns out that for some patients, especially the elderly and those receiving Medicare benefits, it can be a multi-thousand dollar question. Check out this link to KevinMD’s article, “How Observation Admissions affect Medicare Patients” to learn about a troubling situation that is ocurring more and more frequently as hospitals mark patients as ‘observation only’ admissions – often leaving the patient with an additional 20% co-pay and a bill for the the full price of any services rendered after discharge.

Please join us for our Family Support Group Meeting! Usually held on the first Thursday of every month, please note that this upcoming meeting will take place on the SECOND Thursday of this month, January 10, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Enjoy refreshments provided by Croissant Gourmet, and constructive support and encouragement led by our very own, Cathy Dunlap, MSW.

Located at:

119 East Morse Blvd.

Winter Park, FL

Call (407)-896-2010 to RSVP or for further questions. Hope to see you there!

Family Support Group Meeting

Please join us for our Family Support Group Meeting, held on the first Thursday of every month. This upcoming meeting will take place on Dec. 6th, 2012 at a new time (11:30 am – 12:30 pm). Also note the location change for this month’s meeting. It will be held at The Cameron Group Office:

3319 Maguire Blvd.

Suite 100

Orlando, FL

Bring your lunch and join us as we navigate the various challenges faced by family members and recieve constructive support and encouragement by our very own Cathy Dunlap, MSW.

Hope to see you there!

Amy’s thought-provoking and inspiring speech from the TEDx Orlando event has been posted! Discussed in her talk were the trials and tribulations of caring for an aging parent and how to navigate this late-life transition in a positive and constructive way.

Watch the video here:

“How to Relieve the Stress of Caring for an Aging Parent: Amy O’Rourke at TEDxOrlando”

Today marks the 13-year anniversary of The Cameron Group, an exciting milestone for the company and all who we provide relief and reassurance to elders.   From starting her business at her kitchen table in 1999 and expanding to a $1.7 million company in 13 years, we are all very proud of Amy for pioneering the idea of personalized and dedicated care management services for the youth and elderly.

Whether it’s facing the trials and tribulations of nursing home navigation or managing day-to-day necessities, The Cameron Group provides reassurance and full-service professional advice on how to go about making the best of a trying situation for the individual and the family members involved, making sure life does get better with age.

Amy’s passion has led her to make a direct impact on the lives of others, and we commend her for leading The Cameron Group through 13 successful years.

For Adult Children of Aging Parents:

Please join us for our Family Support Group Meeting, held on the first Thursday of every month. This upcoming meeting will take place on November 1st from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

Enjoy refreshments provided by Croissant Gourmet, and constructive support and encouragement led by our very own, Cathy Dunlap, MSW.

Located at:

119 East Morse Blvd.

Winter Park, FL

Call (407)-896-2010 to RSVP or for further questions. Hope to see you there!