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The Loudoun Senior Interest Network

 
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We are a network of elder care professionals, business owners, volunteers and other community members who want to work together to help seniors in Loudoun County. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors living in Loudoun County by increasing access to information that will help them maintain independence and age gracefully.

 

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Do you have an upcoming senior or elder care event that would be a good opportunity for our audience? Let us know, and we'll add it to our calendar!

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Network and learn at our general meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Ridgetop Coffee’s “Chapel”, just to the left of the entrance.

 

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In a Slew of Failures and Setbacks to Alzheimer’s Treatment, One Study has Hope for Success
Derek Archer
In a Slew of Failures and Setbacks to Alzheimer’s Treatment, One Study has Hope for Success
Derek Archer

One of the biggest setbacks facing scientists on the search for an effective Alzheimer's treatment is cruelly ironic: there aren't enough people with the disease. In order to supply the 100+ approved Alzheimer's studies in the US with proper data, 25,000 screened participants are needed. However, misdiagnosis and the various incidental requirements of each individual study yield high rates of screening failure, and scientists would require an initial pool of 37.5 million Alzheimer's patients. There are only 5.5 million in America today.

One giant pharmaceutical, Eli Lilly, is up to the task. Their new trial is applying the cutting edge of modern medicine to the disease, with two powerful experimental drugs that attack, in tandem, a protein called beta amyloid, the buildup of which is the first known sign of Alzheimer's. 

Click below to read more a full, expert article on the difficulties facing scientists as they move forward and how there is hope for the future.

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Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Seniors
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Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Seniors
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Virginia offers several federal and local programs that can help seniors on low or fixed incomes weatherize their homes at low costs, which can save hundreds of dollars in utility bills per year.

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Summer Outdoor Activity: Herb Gardening
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Summer Outdoor Activity: Herb Gardening
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For an especially healthful activity this summer, try growing an herb garden! Gardening is a great low-impact activity that gets seniors outside and active, provides an creative outlet, and -- if you're planting herbs -- can bring edible results: tasty garnishes for the table! What's not to love?

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Staying Active with Low Impact, Low Intensity Exercises
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Staying Active with Low Impact, Low Intensity Exercises
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The ideal activities for seniors are both low-intensity and low-impact. Low-intensity activities have light physical requirements and are easy to do (like walking or swimming), or are simply shorter in duration. Low-impact activities are ones that exercise muscles without causing too much shock or stress on the joints. 

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The Best of Both Worlds: Aging Independently in a Community
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The Best of Both Worlds: Aging Independently in a Community
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Independent communities are one option for long-term care for seniors. They provide staff help and social opportunities, and enable seniors to live in individual private apartments and living spaces. For a healthy, mobile senior who doesn't want or need to stay in a home, independent communities can be an attractive alternative. 

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The 4 Best Stair Lifts for an Accessible Home
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The 4 Best Stair Lifts for an Accessible Home
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Are you a senior thinking about aging independently at home, and want a better way to manage the stairs? Consider a stair lift! And here's a guide to the best 4 stair lift manufacturers on the market, based on value, warranty, installation, and customization.

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We are a leading resource for senior caregiving in the Loudoun County area. Do you provide a service in the elder care community? Join us by becoming a partner, and list your business in our directory!

 
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