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What do you do when your loved one is discharged from the hospital and needs continuing health care? Deciding upon the best course for care isn’t always easy to do so it is important to understand what options are available and what issues need to be considered before making this important decision. Discharge Planning Starts [...]
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Continue ReadingIt can be very nerve-wracking when your senior loved one is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. And likely, the last thing you’ll be thinking about is what happens when the doctor discharges your loved one. But thinking about the returning home process right from the start is one of the best things you [...]
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Continue ReadingThe signs all point to trouble for Mom. You and your siblings are concerned, but not sure how to proceed, especially because your mother is reluctant to leave her longtime home. Leaving home, though, is only one option, and the least popular among older adults, many of whom just need a little help around the [...]
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Continue ReadingA lifetime accumulation of possessions—combined with a daily influx of junk mail, bills and newspapers—can quickly overwhelm seniors who already may be struggling physically, mentally or emotionally. Go slowly on the cleanup and consider providing a helping hand each week. Q. I just drove 800 miles to help my mother celebrate her 78th birthday. The [...]
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Continue Reading“Whatever happens to me, I don’t want to end up in a nursing home!” Ever heard your parents say that before? Older adults commonly express that wish, or some variation of it, fearing the possibility of becoming completely dependent on others and being left to the care of strangers rather than remaining amongst family. However, [...]
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Continue ReadingFalls are among the leading causes of death and injury in the older population. But families can greatly reduce the risks of accidents by ensuring that their older loved ones have the proper medical care and support. Q. Grandma Inez suddenly seems unsteady on her feet. She had tried to stay active by walking and [...]
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Continue ReadingQ: I am 78 years old and have had heart problems off and on for the past six months. Now my cardiologist recommends a pacemaker, but it sounds as if I will need another surgery later to replace the battery. My grandson, a pre-med major in college, said he thinks the whole battery situation with [...]
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Continue ReadingMany older adults fear they will lose their independence as they are age. If you’re one of those seniors, take heart. More options than ever exist for seniors who want to remain in control of their living situations. Top on the list — most seniors say — is remaining at home. Q. It’s been about [...]
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Continue ReadingQ: My 82-year-old aunt lives alone, and I noticed that she’s starting to be more forgetful. I don’t believe she exhibits any other classic symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, but I am a little worried. Could it be something else? Is it simply old age? In some cases, memory loss among seniors may be due to [...]
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Continue ReadingThey may seem like common staples for any healthy diet, but the following 10 foods hold special nutritional value for seniors and can help slow aging and the risks of diseases often associated with growing older. These items also are versatile enough to be used in a variety of recipes. Oatmeal: A great source of soluble [...]
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