Improving Sleep Without Medication
In March, we blogged about National Sleep Awareness Week, pointing out how a 2003 study by the National Sleep Foundation found that 44% of all seniors have trouble sleeping at least once or twice a week. It’s a problem because people who have insomnia are less physically active and more likely to suffer from Parkinson’s […]
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Customizing Hospice Care to Your Needs
From my experience working with patients, it’s not uncommon for some to be a little uncomfortable with turning to in-home hospice care, especially at first. Primarily, what I hear from them is that they don’t like the idea of having a lot of people in their homes. The thought of having medical staff in their […]
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How Aging Affects Headaches and Migraines
Regardless of age, everybody gets an occasional headache. Whether it’s from a stressful day at work, trouble getting a good night’s sleep, or drinking a little too much alcohol the night before, a headache can leave you feeling irritated and grumpy until you get some relief. So how do you know when a headache needs […]
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How to Know When It’s Time to Call Hospice
In a recent post, I wrote about the most common misperceptions people have about hospice care. I was glad to have an opportunity to clear up some of these misunderstandings and, in the process, educate readers on what hospice care is and how it helps terminal patients and their families. Still, one question families often […]
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What Seniors Should Know About Asthma and Allergies
No matter your age, nothing is more frustrating – and at times, more frightening – than having trouble breathing. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than two million people in the U.S. age 65 and older battle with asthma. Asthma is a disease that is characterized by obstructions of the […]
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Osteoporosis: The Weakening of Your Bones as You Age
Under a microscope, the inside of a healthy bone looks a lot like a sponge, consisting of open spaces supported by solid bone tissue. Unlike a sponge, this tissue is not soft. In fact, it’s sturdy enough to support your body. When osteoporosis occurs, the open spaces get larger, while the solid tissue gets smaller, […]
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions About Hospice Care
The concept of hospice care traces its origins back to England in the late 1940s, when the term referred to specialized care for terminal patients. The first modern facility, St. Christopher’s Hospice, was founded in the suburbs of London in 1948. Fifteen years later, the concept was introduced to the United States and, in 1974, […]
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How Aging Affects Your Kidneys and What You Can Do to Protect Them
The kidneys are among the most amazing organs in the human body, as well as being one of the most important. So to raise awareness, the National Kidney Foundation has declared that March is National Kidney Month and is spreading the word about how to take care of your kidneys. The kidneys’ job is to […]
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Celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week
Because this week has been declared Sleep Awareness Week by the National Sleep Foundation, we are highlighting their “Begin With Sleep” campaign. The purpose of Sleep Awareness Week is to inform people about the importance of good sleep health. During this week-long celebration, the NSF is providing information about the health benefits of sleep and […]
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Make American Heart Month a New Start for Your Heart
Every year, February is American Heart Month, a time when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promote an initiative to raise awareness about heart health. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among both women and men in the U.S., accounting for more than 600,000 deaths annually. About […]
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