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Staying Safe at Home After a Stroke
A stroke can be a life-changing experience for the survivor and their family. Strokes vary in type and severity, but many people have been where you are now—facing difficulties with mobility,...
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Managing Hip Fractures with Aging Loved Ones
Hip fractures are a common occurrence among the elderly, with approximately 300,000 cases reported in the United States every year. They are most often caused by falls and can lead to a number of...
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Maintaining Kidney Health in Older Adults
One of the most important aspects of maintaining good health as you age is taking care of your kidneys. As you get older, your kidneys may not work as well as they used to, so it’s important...
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Identifying & Addressing 10 Common Parkinson’s Symptoms
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It develops over time and worsens as the disease progresses. There is no known cure for Parkinson's, but...
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The Payer Cost of Congestive Heart Failure Management: A case study of cost savings with supportive in-home health care
The Challenge: Cost Containment for Chronic Conditions Management of Congestive Heart Failure is extensive and expensive, placing heavy demands on health care system resources due to...
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7 Strategies for Family Caregivers Dealing with Stress
Caring for an elderly family member can be extremely rewarding. For the recipient of the care, it provides the opportunity to share life experiences with someone close, deepening the familial...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Home Care
Family members are first in line for caregiving responsibilities, whether raising children or caring for a spouse, or aging family members. Yet, while home care has been around since 1965 when...
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Parent Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Having a parent newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease can be a surprise—or the diagnosis may confirm suspicions of memory loss. While grandma or grandpa may have been diagnosed with...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved ones as irrational or even...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...