(BPT) – There are more than 19 million adults in the United States living with depression and many more people could be suffering but are unaware that what they are feeling is depression, according to
Ten Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial about the disease and its effects on the person who is being diagnosed. I know momʼs going to get better.
2. Anger at the person with Alzheimers or others that no effective treatments or cur
Healthy Aging
Soon, the world will have more people who live to see their 80s or 90s than ever before. ~ WHO
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Empowering Patients to Become Self-Health Advocates Through Use of Technology
(BPT) – Advances in technology have shaped the way we communicate and have enabled the modern-day patient to easily connect with medical experts, patient advocates and others living with their disease
Caregiver Advice Sheet – Washing & Bathing
For most adults, washing is a personal and private activity. When you are helping someone with dementia to wash, it is important to be sensitive and tactful and to respect their dignity. A few simple
When Mixing Medication and Food Can Be Deadly
(BPT) – More than one-third of adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Yet many of those treated for these conditions don’t realize they are putting themselves at risk by not
Boomers: Are you asking your doctor these critical heart health questions?
(BPT) – America’s baby boomers are a vibrant group of people who embrace the idea of aging well. A healthy heart is key to ensuring you can live life to the fullest no matter what your age. Even if yo
The 'hearing bone's' connected to the what?
Studies show that hearing loss is connected to other health conditions
(BPT) – Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older – some
Nutrition & Hydration
Eating and drinking are important parts of most cultures and are a way we relate to each other, particularly within families. One of the most important ways we care for each other is through offering
