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Jacqueline Marcell

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posted 12/23/2008, comments (3)

How Can I Get My Stubborn Elderly Father to Accept a Caregiver in His Home?

Ohhhh, I had this exact situation while I was caring for my parents, so I know how exasperating it is! Actually I went through 40 caregivers that first year—most applicants only there for about ten minutes as my father would be so nasty they’d run out--or he’d just throw them out of the house. Here’s what I... Read moreChevron
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Christine Kennard

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posted 12/23/2008, comments (0)

Safety Worries as Older Adults Mix Prescription & Nonprescription Medication

Over 175,000 emergency department visits a year are due to adults over the age of 65 experiencing adverse drug events. According to a study published in the December 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, nearly 30 percent of older adults use at least five prescription medications, but nearly half of older adults use a... Read moreChevron
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Dorian Martin

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posted 12/22/2008, comments (0)

New Federal Website Can Provide Assistance in Selecting a Nursing Home

  The U.S. federal government has created a new website (www.medicare.gov) that rates 15,800 nursing homes that participate in the public insurance system.  The website, which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, rates nursing homes on a five-star scale. Approximately 12 percent received the five-star... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 12/22/2008, comments (4)

The “Voices Of” Book Series One to Read and Savor

Books keep pouring in, and I try to write about the best of them, since many of us gain comfort, as well as knowledge, from books. Many that I read are purely informational. Then there are some that are mixes of stories intertwined with tips and resources for handing the situations most of us as caregivers or people facing dementia are faced... Read moreChevron
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posted 12/16/2008, comments (6)

Urinary Tract Infections and Alzheimer's Disease

For people with Alzheimer's disease, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can present particular difficulties. Later stage Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased difficulties in communication. Therefore, someone with a UTI, might be experiencing pain and discomfort yet be unable to articulate this. However, sudden changes in behavior, such as... Read moreChevron
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