Unlike some medical conditions characterized by clear onsets and hopefully adequate resolutions, once dementia is diagnosed, it becomes apparent to those who know what is entailed that there will be a long journey from the time of diagnosis until the… (Read more)

Mrs. S’s “diaper rash” defied diagnosis, until she confessed to a church friend, “I daren’t use the retirement home call button because it costs money—and my daughter says I must save my pennies.”
Ms. B spent hours dodging her boss… (Read more)

How to avoid a hospitalization
For most members of the public, a trip to the hospital is like being thrust into a foreign country without the guidebook! We don’t know the language, are dependent on the healthcare professionals… (Read more)

The human spirit is remarkable, especially in terms of our capacity to give to others: Devoted elderly couples commit to remaining at home together; brothers care for sisters; and adult children juggle the responsibilities of a job and family, while… (Read more)

1. Before my mother had a stroke, she loved dining out. Now she’s in a wheelchair, she worries about being in a restaurant (taking up space, getting to and from the table). How do I plan so that her experience… (Read more)

6 breast cancer symptoms
Most women are unaware of the following six indicators of breast cancer:

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Oh my aching body! A natural consequence of aging can be a change in the way we feel. Sometimes we have aches and pains and we aren’t sure of the cause or how to get rid of them. Other… (Read more)

Mr. Smith is a 65-year-old widower who lives alone in a condominium apartment. His two children take turns to visit each week. Mr. Smith used to be quite independent in his daily living activities, but was recently admitted to… (Read more)

Statistically, reported deaths over the age of 65 years are as follows: heart disease 29%, malignancy 23%, stroke 7%, respiratory disease 5%, falls 4%, flu and pneumonia 3%, and Alzheimer’s disease 2%. These figures represent the primary or presenting diagnosis… (Read more)