“It just hasn't been a good day,” we sometimes bemoan, shrugging our shoulders gloomily. After all, sometimes things happen that are entirely out of our control, and some days all of them seem to happen at exactly the same time – making us wish we’d made the decision to simply stay in bed! Nevertheless, there […]
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“I don't have dementia. There's nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve ever heard a loved one with dementia frustratingly communicate this or perhaps a matching sentiment, you may have believed the person was merely in denial and reluctant to come to grips with a tough diagnosis. The truth is, however, that oftentimes those with Alzheimer’s
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Most people desire the most beneficial medical care for our family members, but is it possible that sometimes, less is the most beneficial? As reported by a recent study published in Plos One by Dr. Martin Makary, professor of surgery and health policy at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a full 21% of
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Living across the country from family makes it complicated to go visit our older loved ones as frequently as we’d like, but over the holidays, families make a more concerted effort to spend in-person time together – making it the ideal opportunity to review a senior’s safety and wellbeing. There are lots of warning signs
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Growing old requires adjusting to a great many changes, and how we take care of our bodies is one of the most meaningful ones. We realize the necessity of remaining physically active, but might not know that the old tried-and-true physical exercise techniques we’ve long utilized should be altered when getting fit after 50 years
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There is encouraging news for all those with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a debilitating condition that can result from smoking or diabetes and can increase a person’s chance of developing a heart attack or stroke, and sometimes leading to limb amputation. Medicare is now going to pay for the cost of treadmill therapy once recommended
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The Internet provides us with immediate responses to any question we are able to imagine, learning opportunities beyond what we might have thought of a generation previously, socialization enhancement, and so much more. One of the more enjoyable web developments for those who are in the senior care industry has been brain training programs – the
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It is a group no one wants to join, yet even so, as many as 10 million Americans are members: sharing a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Due to the wearing away of cartilage with time, osteoarthritis pain often impacts larger joints, such as the knees, and is often debilitating to a senior’s total wellbeing. With three
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In an ideal world, healthcare would revolve around you and your own preferences, adhering to your specific needs and wishes – fitting within your agenda and routine, unhindered by problems like an unwavering healthcare professional who views health care solutions in black and white. Real life is far from perfect however, and a lot of
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