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How Can You Help an Elderly Loved One if They Have...

If you are taking care of an elderly loved one that has a cataract, there are some things you can do to help them out. Before you try to help them, just know that you are not alone. People who have cataracts have a difficult time seeing. This can...

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Could a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist Help Your Dad?

Does your dad have to stop driving after a stroke, diagnosis of MS, change of visual health, or condition like Parkinson's? You might think it's important to take his keys. It doesn't have to be the case. Before making any final decision, talk to...

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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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