Parkinson’s Disease – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition of the nervous system affecting 10 million people around the world. With 60,000 Americans — most of whom are seniors — diagnosed with this…
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Leave the Old Age Home Stereotype Behind
If you grew up in the 70s, your perception of senior living is probably tainted with ideas of very old, fragile men and women with serious end-of-life issues. A tour…
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A Guide to Terminal Restlessness Among Hospice Patients
As much as dying is a fact of life most people prefer to avoid thinking about this topic. While understandable, it does mean that many of us are unprepared when…
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Private Duty Homecare Through the Veterans Administration
By Deborah Walsh Have you considered private-duty home care for your elderly family member? Maybe you’ve been looking after your father or grandfather for some time. He has been living…
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How is Dementia Diagnosed?
Dementia is a term used to describe a wide range of conditions that cause mental decline affecting someone’s ability to cope with daily life. While Alzheimer’s Disease is the most…