It’s easy and common to take the word of a doctor as the whole truth. However, doctors are just as imperfect as everyone else. Even if you’ve known your physician a long time, asking questions is impo
3 Wise Investments for Seniors
Just because you’ve saved up for retirement doesn’t always mean you’ll have the funds necessary to get you through it. It’s hard to plan for everything that can come with retirement, especially higher
Hospice Team Helps People Get The Most Out Of Life's Final Moments
Many people agree that it’s the people they encounter throughout their lives that really make it worth living. But can the people you meet in your final months truly have that much of an impact?
For m
What is Adult Day Care?
Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allow
Who Provides Home Care?
Home care services are usually provided by home care organizations but may also be obtained from registries and independent providers. Home care organizations include home health agencies; hospices; h
Red Flags When You Visit Your Aging Parents
¨ 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
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
How to Recognize Stroke Symptoms
The Basics of Stroke Symptoms
From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D.
Stroke symptoms usually come on suddenly, and should always be treated as a medical emergency.
They include a sudden onset of any of
Medicare and Medicaid Basics
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Referral and Information Sources
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