Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Sundowner’s Syndrome—Causes, Symptoms, Suggestions
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“The nights are the hardest.” I’ve heard this phras...Alzheimer’s Care Explained
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Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a prog...Hospice Care: Living with Terminal Illness
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Patients and their families are usually overwhelmed when faced with th...Guidelines For Alzheimer’s Disease ManagementThe Alzheimer’s Association is the primary voluntary health orga... |
Cancer
New Research Helps Unlock How to Keep Your Brain and Body Healthy
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In this installment of medical research news, I’ve included some...Breast Cancer Detection in Elderly Women
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When a close friend of my family was diagnosed with breast cancer seve...Exercise Guidelines for Seniors & Cancer Patients: Part 2
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Aerobic exercise is exercise that rhythmically uses the large muscles ...Hospital SuitcaseThe transition of going from a senior care facility or the home to a h... |
Depression
Senior Depression: Mental Health Services in Long-Term Care Facilities
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For seniors who live independently, mental health is largely dependent...Senior Depression: Resources
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The best thing about acknowledging a potential problem is the hope for...Yesavage Depression Scale: A Depression Assessment ToolDo you think an elderly loved one is depressed? Download the Yesavage ... |
Diabetes
The Skinny on Type 2 Diabetes: Part 1 of 2
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According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million peop...The Skinny on Type 2 Diabetes: Part 2 of 2
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Hold on to your hats. I’m back on my soapbox… Last month I...Incontinence
Final Words of Wisdom: Buying Adult Diapers Online
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Recently I wrote about the different types of incontinence, analyzed s...Buyer Beware: Tips for Buying Incontinence Products Online
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I’ve talked about the difference between adult diapers and prot...Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration & the Amsler Grid
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For those of us fortunate enough to have decent vision, the thought of...Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy: Treating it the Natural Way
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I recently had the privilege of speaking to a group of people with per...
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When it comes to paying for senior care, you have many options—and lots of questions. 
