Alzheimer’s
could become the defining disease of the Baby Boomer generation, and
now there’s work underway to create a national plan to help Americans
deal with dementia, whether as patients or as caregivers. The plan would
address research on treatments or cures, along with resources for care.
It’s estimated that the annual cost for dementia care could reach $1
trillion by 2050. Source Link
The
holiday shopping season is still months away, but already one in four
people say they plan to spend less on gifts. A Reuters poll also found
that about half of those surveyed will keep this year’s spending to the
same level as last year. The findings aren’t good news for retailers
and government officials who hope to see more consumer spending to drive
an economic rebound. Source Link
A
new study says fast-paced children’s cartoons aren’t good for
pre-schoolers. Researchers found that four-year olds had more problems
paying attention and following instructions after watching an action
cartoon show versus an educational cartoon. The study used an episode of
Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants and a PBS animated children’s
program. Source Link
