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Tutoring Others May Delay Onset of Alzheimer's Disease

Recent research has shown that Alzheimer's Disease-a condition that is included on the Social Security Administration's list of impairments-may be kept at bay when seniors engage in activities that stimulate their minds. HealthDay.com reports that volunteering as a tutor is a great way for seniors to regularly "exercise" the brain.

One study found that seniors who spent 6 months tutoring children showed improvement in both thinking and organizing. Tutors in the Experience Corps program spend about 15 hours per week tutoring children in various subjects, like English and math. The senior volunteer tutors each spend 40 hours of training before they begin working with kids.

The tutoring and the training combined encourage regular exercise of the brain, which is believed to be a crucial step in staving off symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.  

If you or a loved one suffer from this condition-one of the fastest growing diseases in America-know that Social Security disability benefits are available to help you with your living expenses. Alzheimer's is listed in the Compassionate Allowances program, which means that you may get benefits faster than usual. Contact a lawyer to get started on your application for disability today.

If you or your loved one are suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The disability lawyers at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.