¨ Change in weight
¨ Change in short term memory
¨ Change in usual routine
¨ Change is speech and/or ambulation
¨ Bills not being paid
¨ Entering contests
¨ Refusing to go with friends on outings or g
Living With Diabetes: How To Maintain A Healthy Vision
Living with diabetes is a skill that you must master if you are diagnosed with the disease.
In 2012, diabetes health costs in the U.S. were $245 billion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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
This is the Healthy Aging Infographic.
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How A Specialized Nurse Can Benefit You And Your Loved Ones
(BPT) – If you or a loved one is suffering from a wound-, ostomy- or incontinence-related issue and receiving treatment, it may feel like the condition will never stabilize.
But many patients in simil
Mobility Products Provide Quality of Life for Millions
Mobility products are essential elements for helping the elderly or infirm maintain an independent lifestyle. As technology is constantly evolving, the styles and capabilities of mobility products are
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
Preparedness for Caregiving Questionnaire
People may feel well prepared for some aspects of giving care to another person, and not as well prepared for other aspects. How well prepared do you think you are to do each of the following, even if
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