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Things to Do for the Family Caregiver This Winter
Winters can be very dreary times, especially in northern areas where the sun sets earlier. By the time your sister has fed your dad for the night and driven home, it's too dark to go outside for a walk. It can be emotionally draining, especially if...
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What Are the Hospice Care Criteria for Patients with COPD?
COPD is progressive, causing your elderly family member to lose more and more lung function over time. When your senior reaches end-stage COPD, it may be time to consider what hospice care services can do for her. It can help to learn as much as...
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Pancreatic Cancer and Its Symptoms
Pancreatic cancer often has a high mortality rate because it’s seldom detected at its early stages when it's most curable. Many of the symptoms it causes don’t become noticeable until after cancer has spread to other organs so if you have a...
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Should Seniors With Alzheimer’s Age In Place?
If your senior parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but wants to remain at home as they age, you and your family members may be wondering if that’s a good idea. Seniors with Alzheimer’s can stay in their homes as they get older, but...
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Foods to Eat That May Help Prevent Blood Clots
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often thought to be caused by inactivity, such as when someone sits for long periods on an airline when traveling internationally. Fewer individuals are aware of the connection between food and risk. A deep vein...
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Is Your Elderly Loved One Unaware They Have Alzheimer’s Disease?
Having Alzheimer’s disease can be tough on anyone. However, what happens if your elderly loved one doesn’t even know they have Alzheimer’s disease? There is something called anosognosia. This means without knowledge of the disease. Someone...
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