Elder Care Cafe

One of the most important tasks a senior must do each day is take his or her medication. Health care professionals look at a number of factors before they write out a prescription, and it is up to the patient or caregiver to follow the proper regimen. Grave situations can occur if patients forget to take [...]

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People who are 65 and older are at increased risk of a fatal or non-fatal fall in their home. As people age, they become more susceptible to accidents in the home. Fading eyesight, balance and disorientation problems, and memory loss can all contribute to the possibility of a fall or other home incident.

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For years, people have taken aspirin to reduce fever, pain, and swelling. Low dose aspirin has become a favorite to help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attacks. However, recent studies question whether daily aspirin should be prescribed as a preventive in people who do not have heart disease or a history [...]

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Filial responsibility laws state that adult children are legally responsible for providing such necessities as food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention if their parents are indigent. Right now, only thirty states have such a law on their books, but because of the financial stress on Medicaid there is growing talk that the law may be [...]

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Have you seen those who are considered in the very old category, the over ninety crowd, whooping it up while playing cards? Have you noticed how much fun they have when they are with their friends? Now days, you can often find those active elders at various functions, traveling, driving around town (we have several [...]

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Over the last ten years, I’ve made several visits to the emergency room, either with my mother or my father. The last visit was in March, 2007 when Dad went into a diabetic coma. Those who have found it necessary to go to an emergency room in the last few years know of the crowded [...]

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Dr. Valentin Bragin, M.D., Ph.D., Founder and Director of the Stress Relief and Memory Training Center in Brooklyn, New York has recently published Conquering Depression in the Golden Years, a worthy follow-up to How to Activate Your Brain. This newest offering is an informative and easy-to-read guide for anyone who struggles with depression, or knows [...]

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