Although the operation is considered to be very safe there are some risks and complications as with any medical procedure that you should always be aware of and talk to your doctor about the risks and
Seven Memory Aids for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the major cause of progressive memory loss in people over the age of 65. It is a degenerative disease and usually starts with slight memory loss which eventually leads to
Paying for Long Term Care
Long-term care services include personal care services like bathing, doing household chores, and other activities, to help you stay independent in your community. Long-term care also includes communit
Planning for Long Term Care
About 70 percent of people over age 65 require some type of long-term care services during their lifetime. More than 40 percent will need care in a nursing home. Since there is a good chance that you
Medicare and Medicaid Basics
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5 Symptoms You Need to Know to Recognize a Stroke Immediately
Minimizing the time between the onset of a stroke and the start of stroke treatment is critical for surviving the brain attack and minimizing the resulting brain injury. The key is to immediately get
Telemedicine: The Future of Health Care
Sixty years ago, a family with a sick child could call their doctor, and, in a couple of hours, see him or her at the front curb, emerging with the well-known “black bag.” Times have changed, but at l
How Do I Properly Give an Insulin Shot?
Watch this short video on how to properly give an insulin shot.
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Geriatric Care Managers – How & Why We Can Help You
Objective planning for life’s major transitions is very difficult for all of us. It is especially hard if you are faced with negative rather than positive changes, when there are more options than you
New Technology Provides Discreet Hearing Aid Options
If you suffer from hearing loss, you’re not alone. Nearly 20 percent of American adults suffer from hearing loss. And as you age, the possibility of hearing loss increases. Thirty percent of Americans