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Beta Blockers May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Men taking beta blockers to treat high blood pressure may also be…
How to Handle Criticism When You’re a Caregiver
In many caregiving situations, the primary responsibility falls to one person —…
How to Spot Sundowning Behavior
Sundown syndrome, also known as sundowning, sunsetting or shadowing, is a behavior…
Hallmark Please Create Hospice Cards
Do you keep all the cards you receive? I do. When I…
Person-Centered HealthCare: Envisage Visual Rehab Project Promotes Independence
Envisage ProjectThe Envisage Research Project is a collaborative endeavor in Scotland that…
Elder Abuse: Types of Maltreatment and Warning Signs
Elder abuse, or any intentional or negligent act that causes harm or…
As Society Ages, the Potential for Elder Abuse Increases
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Seniors and Shingles: Myth vs Fact
Shingles is a painful disease caused by the same virus as the…
Does Seasonal Affective Disorder Affect the Elderly?
Does your aging loved one have a case of the “winter blues”…
Dangers of Pneumonia for the Elderly
Pneumonia is a serious inflammation and infection of the lungs that…