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Sundowner’s Syndrome—Causes, Symptoms, Suggestions

“The nights are the hardest.” I’ve heard this phrase from many people I’ve known—family members who’ve lost loved ones, friends recovering from addictions. Somehow in nighttime, with its relative quiet...Read entire article »

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Detecting & Improving Your Brain Age

In many ways, technology has made some cognitive functions obsolete. Why memorize a phone number when your BlackBerry can do it for you? Who needs to remember names of contacts,...Read entire article »

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How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 1 of 2

One of the fears that both families and patients have when going home is: "What will happen in case of an emergency?" This section will help you prepare in advance,...Read entire article »

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How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 2 of 2

When an emergency arises, you (principally the family members) can deal with it most effectively by following these three principles: 1. Stay calm 2. Determine the exact nature of the...Read entire article »

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Medication & Risk Factors That Lead to Falls

Aging sometimes means reduced balance, coordination, vision, strength and agility. These factors, along with certain medications and even our home environment, can increase our risk of falling. Ground-level falls are...Read entire article »