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Medications & Food: Be Aware of Common, Possibly Harmful Interactions

September 24, 2015

Healthy eating is important for everyone, but sometimes the foods we think of as most healthy can be harmful when we are taking certain medications. It is always important to read the instructions and labels on medications prescribed for you, and discuss dietary restrictions with your doctor. Sometimes the healthiest of foods can be dangerous […]

Know the Lingo

September 23, 2014

As we age, or we care for aging family members, it can sometimes become confusing when dealing with all the different types of care available, and the terminology used by professionals when discussing available care options. We put together a short list of terms you should know in order to better understand your care options. […]

Age Matters When It Comes to Medications

June 11, 2014

Summer is finally just around the corner, and we all deserve some nice weather after a long, cold winter! If you haven’t already, try to get outside and enjoy the sunshine (with sunscreen or protective clothing, of course!). Take a stroll, or sit on a park bench and watch the people walking by. Some signs […]

Why Is My Mouth So Dry? Five Steps to Alleviate Dry Mouth Symptoms

March 11, 2014

Dry mouth can happen to anyone. It is not a natural occurrence with age, however, it does occur with certain health issues—such as diabetes and autoimmune diseases (i.e. Lupus)—and certain medications—such as chemotherapy, anti-depressants and anti-hypertensives. This makes the condition more prevalent in the senior population. When dry mouth conditions persist, they can have a […]

Beating the Winter Blues

January 28, 2014

Do you suffer from the “winter blues?” Do you regularly sleep more often, have little energy, and crave sweets or starchy foods in the winter months? Do you often feel sad, depressed, anxious or uninterested in things that usually are important to you? If this sounds like you or someone you know, then you might […]

Five Keys to Successful Communication with Those with Memory Loss

December 10, 2013

Communication is the key to having a happy and successful relationship. However, as our loved ones age, some may become forgetful, and the basis of our relationships may change. Communication can become difficult, and it may seem impossible to find common ground. When communicating with those with memory loss, the words and phrases once used may […]

Making Memories: How to Have a Meaningful Visit with Loved Ones

November 26, 2013

Visiting a loved one in a nursing home or hospital during the holidays? Here’s a simple guide to making it a memorable visit. During the holidays, our residents and patients look forward to visits by family and friends. The holiday season is filled with fond memories and celebrations. Science has taught us that if we […]

Is Palliative Care Right for Your Loved One?

November 19, 2013

Palliative Care and Hospice Care are often confused, because the overall goal of both is to improve a patient’s and family’s quality of life during the time of illness. Palliative Care is the overall discipline dedicated to aggressively managing and treating the physical, emotional, spiritual and social suffering of patients, while also providing curative treatments […]

What is COPD?

November 12, 2013

November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. COPD is often a mix of two diseases: Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema. With chronic bronchitis, the airways that carry air into […]

Thinking Ahead: Advance Directives

October 22, 2013

Advance directives, those legal documents that spell out your wishes for end-of-life care, are not something most people want to discuss, which is why many of us wait until a time of crisis to think about them. But it’s in a time of calm that we should be thinking about what type of medical care […]

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