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		<title>Skin Signs and Symptoms You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that you can get a sun burn during the winter months? People who spend time on ski slopes, at outdoor ice skating rinks, or sledding on their favorite hill can also develop sunburn if they are not careful. The best barometer of whether or not you may be a candidate for skin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Assistive Devices: Help Your Senior Stay Safe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Assistive technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disabilities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What are assistive devices and how important are they for seniors? Assistive devices help the elderly to remain active yet safe. They include but are not limited to canes, bath safety devices like grab bars and even hip protectors. You would be amazed at the number of assistive devices available on the market that can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Footsteps Become Fatal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Website Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[center for disease control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handi-treads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handrails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ramps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ramps.org]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Guest Post By Patricia Brehm Getting older is a struggle for elders and caregivers alike. Most of the time when you wake up, get dressed, and go to see the elder in your life; you’re focused on their care. However, our minds are concerned with the greater health problems located in the heart, back, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Dedicated Health Care Workers Need Our Support</title>
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		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/why-dedicated-health-care-workers-need-our-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doctors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthcare workers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hospitals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nurses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support network]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3440</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The older we become, the more likely we will see the inside of a hospital from the patient’s side of the bed. Unfortunately, many elders spend weeks in a health care facility due to various health challenges before they are sent home or to a nursing home or rehabilitation center. Recently, I spent some time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advance Care Planning Covered by Medicare</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/advance-care-planning-covered-by-medicare/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/advance-care-planning-covered-by-medicare/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Death and Dying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advance care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advance system care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advanced care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[End of life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3418</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As of the beginning of 2011, Medicare now covers voluntary advance care planning, otherwise known as end-of-life planning.  A provision so controversial that the Democrats dropped it from the health-care reform bill when Republicans made it a hot topic, Medicare has approved the practice that includes annual checkups, or wellness visits for those who are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Flu and Cold Remedies Work at Any Age</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/natural-flu-and-cold-remedies-work-at-any-age/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/natural-flu-and-cold-remedies-work-at-any-age/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cold and flu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influenza]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural remedies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how old you are there are two approaches when it comes to colds and flu &#8211; prevention and treatment. Fortunately, there are natural remedies for both of these approaches. Stock up on treatments and begin prevention now, and you should have a much more comfortable cold and flu season. Here are some ideas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Managing Your Aging Parent’s Medications</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/managing-your-aging-parent%e2%80%99s-medications/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/managing-your-aging-parent%e2%80%99s-medications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pharmacies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pharmacist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prescription drugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prescriptions]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3259</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard kids make remarks about the amount of pills Grandpa or Grandma take? Children have a tendency to speak what they think whether we like it or not. However, the observation is often pretty accurate. The truth is that senior citizens sometimes find themselves taking a vast array of pills and medications. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HAI WATCHDOG Community &#8211; Website Review</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/hai-watchdog-community-website-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/hai-watchdog-community-website-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Website Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 hai watchdog awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hai watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hai watchdog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hai watchdog community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HAIs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthcare associated infections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infection control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kimberly clark]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3034</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I run across a statistic that stops me in my tracks. The most recent statistic has to do with Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). The statistic? HAIs are one of the top-10 leading causes of death in the United States. They cause an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid Prostate Cancer With These Preventative Measures</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/avoid-prostate-cancer-with-these-preventative-measures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/avoid-prostate-cancer-with-these-preventative-measures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Cancer Society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prostate cancer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3028</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most men are concerned about prostate cancer, and rightly so. However, most don’t even know what the prostate is, what it does or know how to prevent cancer. Over 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year and over 20,000 die from it. Some men will never be diagnosed with the cancer, but maladies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Basic Dental Care for Senior Citizens</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/basic-dental-care-for-senior-citizens/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/basic-dental-care-for-senior-citizens/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[american dental assocation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental hygiene]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[denture care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teeth cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tooth decay]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2993</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As you age, dental care becomes more and more valuable to your overall health. Many senior citizens experience dental problems, but it’s good to know that these problems can be reduced and improved by a few simple techniques. Basically, changes take place in your mouth as you age &#8212; gums soften and the muscles in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Find the Best Medicare Supplement Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-to-find-the-best-medicare-supplement-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-to-find-the-best-medicare-supplement-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health care insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare Part A and B]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare Part D]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare Rights Center]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2990</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just the thought of trying to choose a Medicare supplement plan can give you a headache and feeling of dread. Part A in the Medicare group has the fewest benefits and is the least expensive and Part D has the most benefits and is the most expensive. Somewhere in between, you should be able to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exercise Can Help Diabetics Protect Their Sight</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/exercise-can-help-diabetics-protect-their-sight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/exercise-can-help-diabetics-protect-their-sight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blood glucose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glaucoma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retinopathy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2967</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to experts, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults age 20 through 70. One of the concerns when someone is diagnosed with diabetes is that their vision may be compromised to the point of blindness. While most people who have diabetes either have no problems or have minor problems [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetes Support Groups</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/diabetes-support-groups/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/diabetes-support-groups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diabetes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Diabetes Association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inspirational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support groups]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2964</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, a myriad of emotions and feelings could be coursing through your body and mind. The first thing you need to know is that a diagnosis of diabetes is not a death sentence. There are a number of ways you can learn to control [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Signs You May Have Developed Diabetes</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/signs-you-may-have-developed-diabetes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/signs-you-may-have-developed-diabetes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heart disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2735</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A diagnosis of diabetes impacts a person’s life in many ways. My father was diagnosed with diabetes in 1990 and found he needed to make a number of changes in his life. Looking back over the last few years prior to his diagnosis we found that he had started to develop diabetes, but we didn’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare and the New Health Care Law</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/medicare-and-the-new-health-care-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/medicare-and-the-new-health-care-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eldercare locator]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new health care law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2635</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As the new health care law is put into place during the next few years, we will find out one way or another which side of the health care fence was the most savvy about whether this plan is good or bad for seniors. Recently, we received two pieces of mail that shows how broad [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What the PACE Program Can Do For You</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/what-the-pace-program-can-do-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/what-the-pace-program-can-do-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 10:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Website Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old age]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[PACE program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, May 26 was the 17th Annual National Senior Health &#38; Fitness Day, a day that is dedicated to the health and fitness of America&#8217;s seniors. The day is part of the Older Americans Month celebrated every May. As we honor our seniors and celebrate those who are healthy and fit, it reminds us that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adding Nuts to Your Diet Can Reduce Cholesterol Confirms Most Recent Study</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/adding-nuts-to-your-diet-can-reduce-cholesterol-confirms-most-recent-study/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/adding-nuts-to-your-diet-can-reduce-cholesterol-confirms-most-recent-study/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 12:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cholesterol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heart disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hearty-healthy diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mediterranean diet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to a new study, eating up to three ounces of nuts on a daily basis can lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.  However, the findings showed that, because of the high calorie content of nuts, eating more than three ounces per day could cause weight gain. A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aches and Pains: A Normal Rite of Passage for Seniors?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we age, we start to experience body aches and pains that we did not experience when we were young. Unfortunately, most of us do not respond well to those aches, nor do we really know what to do about them. What we need to learn is that there is a difference between an ache [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Effect Does Footwear Have on Arthritic Knee Pain?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[arthritic knees]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know the type of shoe you wear has a bearing on the amount of pain you may experience in your knees due to arthritis? Recent research indicates the amount of weight or load on arthritic knees varies depending on what type of shoe a person wears. Researchers already know that going barefoot relieves [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medication Side Effects &#8211; How Savvy Are You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever I am prescribed a drug for the first time, I always review the information that is enclosed. Then I promptly forget what I read. After all, the prescribing doctor gave the medication to me for a reason, and I know I need to follow the dosage for as long as the medication is needed. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Dental Care for Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we age, we are placed at greater risk for a number of oral health problems. The causes can very, but the result tends to be the same such as loss of teeth, poor looking teeth, systemic health problems, and other health complications. Here are a few of the oral health problems senior may encounter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Your Dentist Knows About You May Surprise You</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:29:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental hygiene]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=2478</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dentists know a lot more about your health than you realize. They can look into your mouth and predict whether you will someday have heart disease or diabetes. They can also determine whether you have a vitamin deficiency or eating disorder. Just looking at your gums and teeth tells observant dentists more about you than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Switching Doctors? Here&#8217;s how.</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/switching-doctors-heres-how/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the world continues to become more mobile, there are many reasons why people find the need to change doctors. Some people move out of the area and need to find a doctor at their new location. Others may not like the way they are treated, have issues with the office staff, or disagree with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nursing Home Decisions Difficult in an Emergency</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Under ideal conditions, families should choose nursing homes with deliberation and care. Pertinent families members such as the patient and those closest who are familiar with the patients wishes should be involved in the discussion and decision. Unfortunately, many times families have less than 48 hours to make a decision, and the patient is not always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health Care Crisis Averted</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Through an unknown number of SNAFUs, I spent the last ten days struggling with the lack of a must have medication I have taken since the beginning of 1983. Between my doctors office, the pharmacy, and my own attempts at trying to get a much needed refill prior to my doctor&#8217;s appointment, my health was placed at risk. [...]]]></description>
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