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1/27/2012 10:31:25 AM
Any meaningful discussion about preventing heart disease is going to also include the topic of obesity in the United States.
“We are the fattest country in the world,” said Dr. Gerald Fletcher, who specializes in cardiology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease at the Mayo Clinic in Florida (www.mayoclinic.org). “People need to be responsible for their own health.”
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12/19/2011 11:04:57 AM
Thyroid cancer is on the rise and occurs in people of all ages, though women over 40 are statistically stricken with it more than men or other age groups.
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12/19/2011 11:00:09 AM
The typical in home caregiver is a middle-aged woman, which means that the typical in home caregiver is likely experiencing some aspect of menopause.
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11/22/2011 2:02:39 PM
Sheri Colberg was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four and as a child discovered how much better regular exercise made her feel.
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11/21/2011 6:54:37 AM
The headline this past August read: “Gay Caregiver Spouse Deported” and the story went on to tell of how a couple was being torn apart because of their marital status not being recognized by the United States.
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10/25/2011 4:55:47 PM
Sami Peterson seems to be juggling every possible family caregiver role at once. She is a caregiver to her husband who has Huntington’s Disease, she is a caregiver to her son who has a developmental disorder, and she is a caregiver to her elderly mother. She also has a full-time job.
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10/21/2011 12:59:10 PM
No one wants to become disabled from an illness, accident or aging, but chances are high that we will each need help in our own future. This is why Homewatch Caregivers has launched the National Family Caregiver of the Year Award, assembling a panel of professional experts to determine who will be voted to receive the national grand prize. The independent panel of 10 volunteer experts is made up of leaders in the healthcare and caregiving industry.
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9/23/2011 2:58:44 PM
If you or someone you love is concerned, or maybe just curious, about Alzheimer’s disease, a simple memory-screening test may be what you need.
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9/23/2011 2:52:17 PM
Despite a career in financial planning and experience helping clients prepare their estate plans, Nancy Butler faced many of the same difficulties we all face when it came time to discuss an estate plan with her own family.
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8/25/2011 12:12:00 PM
Alzheimer’s is a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. While some memory loss is a normal part of aging, it could be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease if it disrupts daily life.
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8/25/2011 11:55:02 AM
When a sudden illness strikes or someone is in severe pain, it can be difficult to stay completely organized during the transition from home to hospital or the reverse. The result can be life-threatening medication interactions when new and old medicines are combined improperly.
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7/25/2011 2:32:37 PM
Back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, many people were encouraged to smoke cigarettes to relieve tension or stay alert. At the time, we were unaware of the dangers of smoking and the challenges of quitting. Consequently, many families are now tending to aging parents who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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7/25/2011 2:26:09 PM
When a person requires special care at home, it is often a family member who steps up to the plate. As part of the National Family Caregiver of the Year Award selection process, Homewatch CareGivers has convened a panel of experts to help recognize the contributions and dedication of an estimated 65 million U.S. “family caregivers” – those unsung heroes who shoulder the everyday care and support for a loved one.
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6/23/2011 3:45:30 PM
Lori La Bey illustrates the challenges of dealing with her mother’s Alzheimer’s with a photograph. The picture was taken at Lori’s wedding and she is a beaming bride flanked by her equally happy mother and father on that special day.
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6/23/2011 3:36:37 PM
Caring for someone with diabetes is a daily challenge that can cause strain on relationships and alter the dynamic between family members.
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5/23/2011 12:30:02 PM
Diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease at age 38, Ken Glowienke of Oswego, Illinois, joined the ten percent of the one million people with Parkinson’s disease under age 40. “When you hear Parkinson’s you think of an elderly person in a wheelchair, and I thought, ‘Oh my God, is that going to be me?’,” said Mr. Glowienke, now 46.
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5/23/2011 12:20:08 PM
Americans are just beginning to learn about palliative care and how it can complement traditional home care for people facing serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to control pain and symptoms of serious illness and improve quality of life. According to the AAHPM, palliative care focuses on treating the person, not the disease.
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4/21/2011 11:24:16 AM
A fall of any kind can be a frightening and devastating experience for people, but especially for women with osteoporosis, the condition that causes bones to become weak, brittle and easily breakable.
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4/21/2011 11:03:48 AM
Eating right is important at any age. However, as bodies age the ability to maintain a healthy diet can be challenged. “As people get older, they are doing less high-energy calorie-burning tasks,” said Dr. Valentina Remig, registered dietician and Chair Elect of the American Dietetic Association’s Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group. “They need fewer calories, but the same nutrients.”
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3/18/2011 1:18:46 PM
Every parent and in home caregiver of an autistic child knows that the disorder brings daily challenges and triumphs as these children struggle to process the world around them on different sensory levels. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by significant impairments in social interaction, communication, and unusual behaviors or interests.
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