How Do You Get Your Dad to See a Doctor When...
Your dad won't go to the doctor. He's not alone. The CDC reports that almost 10 percent of men haven't been to the doctor in two years. Just over 7 percent haven't been in 2 to 5 years. More than 4 percent haven't been in greater than 5 years. The...
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Are There Different Kinds of Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease that occurs because of a malfunction in the immune system. It causes skin cells to grow so fast that they build up on the surface of the skin, forming patches of skin that are thick and scaly. While many people...
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How Can You Make Your Senior Safer at Home?
Keeping your senior as safe as possible at home could mean the difference between her being able to age in place and her needing to move. Start with these ideas and see what else you can do in her unique situation. [caption id="attachment_1618"...
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Five Factors that Contribute to Bed Sores
Your senior might have some situations that make her more susceptible to forming bed sores. You may still be able to help her to avoid these painful wounds, if you’re aware of what can make them appear more easily. [caption...
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What Resources Can Help You to Be a Better Caregiver?
Lots of caregivers believe that they’re in this on their own. But with access to the right resources, you’re going to be able to build a support system around you and your senior that can help you to weather even the toughest...
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How Can Your Family Keep Your Mom From Being Socially Isolated?
Social isolation affects 22 percent of U.S. adults. When a person experiences loneliness, it often ties in with worsening mental and physical health. Some studies have found that people who are socially isolated have a higher risk of heart disease...
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