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In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission
October 1, 2024Readmission after an illness or injury is a serious health issue for seniors. However, it is important for seniors and their loved ones to remember that in many cases, readmission is avoidable and can be prevented with a thoughtful post-hospital care plan.
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Maintenance-Free Living
September 16, 2024Maintenance-free living has never been so appealing. My husband and I are do-it-yourself sort of people and enjoy spending time outdoors working on projects. We get good exercise, taking in the fresh air while we tend to our garden. It takes a lot of physical work to keep it looking nice throughout the spring and summer, not to mention the winter months. Recently, after spending a day working in the yard, I reflected on how challenging it is for me as I age to do labor-intensive yardwork compared to when I was younger.
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Your Relationship With Your Spouse or Partner
September 16, 2024A cancer diagnosis can challenge even solid relationships. People with cancer often feel alone or that no one understands what they are going through. Their loved ones may feel helpless and unsure of what to say or do. It is common for relationships to be stressed because of cancer and treatment. However, you and your loved one can take steps to help your relationship.
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Worry About the Future
September 16, 2024It is common for caregivers to worry about the future and what lies ahead. A diagnosis of cancer brings many changes. Many of these changes are physical and/or emotional. For some, these changes will make them think about the meaning of their lives and what really matters to them.
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Providing Physical or Medical Care to Your Loved One
September 14, 2024Cancer can mean many changes at home, including new roles as you assist your loved one. Sometimes, this can mean helping your loved one in new ways with their physical or medical needs.
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Providing Emotional Support to Your Loved One With Cancer
September 14, 2024People with cancer and their families face worry and stress about the diagnosis, treatment, and side effects. Feeling emotionally supported by others can be very important. Many family members and friends want to show their support. However, sometimes it can be hard to find the right words or gestures.
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Adult Day Centers
January 3, 2023Adult day centers offer people with Alzheimer's and other dementias the opportunity to be social and to participate in activities in a safe environment.
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Do Caregiver Duties Help Older Women Live Longer?
January 2, 2023The findings, published in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, revealed that women who said they were taking care of a loved one on a regular basis had a mortality rate 9 percent lower than that of non-caregivers over the course of the study.
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In-Home Care
January 2, 2023In-home care allows a person with Alzheimer's to stay in a familiar environment. It also can be a great assistance to caregivers.
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Life After Diagnosis
January 2, 2023Once testing is complete, the doctor will review results and share conclusions. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease reflects a doctor’s best judgment about the cause of a person’s symptoms.
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