Diabetes is known to raise the risk of a number of major health problems, including heart disease and kidney failure. More recently, studies have also…
Diabetes in Seniors
February 13, 2012
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Caring for the Caregiver is Crucial
February 9, 2012
Here is another real-life example of how important it is to care for the caregiver. While caring for her dying husband, this woman did not…
Tips to Cope with Caregiving & Senior Diabetes
February 6, 2012
A diabetes diagnosis for a frail senior can mean complications that a family sometimes isn’t prepared to deal with, in particular if the senior lives…
5 Surprising Signs of an Unhealthy Heart
February 2, 2012
We’ve all read the signs of a heart attack listed on posters in the hospital waiting room. But what if there were other, earlier signs…
Recommendations for Health Screening Tests After 50
January 31, 2012
When people reach a certain age, different aspects of health need to be assessed. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has recently updated…
2011 Long-Term Care Cost Comparison Survey Released
January 27, 2012
For the second year running, average national home health care costs have remained the same, while assisted living and nursing home care continue to rise….
Common Misconceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease
January 24, 2012
Approximately 60 percent of Americans believe that they can simply go to their doctor and take a reliable test to find out if they have…
A Simpler, More Effective CPR Method
January 20, 2012
Many people do not realize that there is a new form of CPR that is simpler and more effective than the old method. The new…
Tablet-Based Virtual Care for Seniors
January 17, 2012
Staying socially engaged is an important part of aging and independent living, and with tablet computers, keeping in touch is simpler than ever. There are…
Is It Dementia, Old Age or Just Low Vitamin B12?
January 13, 2012
As we age, memory issues become increasingly common. But when does forgetfulness become a problem? And does progressive memory loss always point to Alzheimer’s disease?…