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Information on the most common health conditions among aging and elderly parents: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, heart disease, vision and eye disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, incontinence, mental health, hearing and sleep disorders.
Celebrities are Caregivers, Too Television personality Leeza Gibbons shares her family’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
How to Buy a Hearing Aid With so many types and hundreds of brands to choose from, seniors are often overwhelmed when buying a hearing aid. This guide will help.
The Latest Research on Strokes The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke sponsors a wide range of research aimed at finding ways to prevent, diagnose and treat stroke.
Stroke Rehabilitation For most patients, stroke involves some form a rehabilitation.This articles the discusses the various types of therapy.
Presbycusis: Age-Related Hearing Loss About 30 to 25 percent of adults between 65 and 75 have hearing loss, and 40 to 50 percent of people over 75.
How long does Alzheimer's disease last on average? The average, calculated by the Alzheimer' Association is around 8 to 12 years. Read Dr. Grimaldi's full answer.
If Alzheimer’s is a disease of the memory, how do people die from it? The disease is not only a memory disease. It initially manifests with a marked memory failure. However, learning and higher brain functions are also affected. Read Dr. Grimaldi's full answer.
What are the diagnostic tests used for Alzheimer's disease? There are no specific laboratory tests that can unequivocally tell that you have Alzheimer's disease. Read Dr. Grimaldi's full answer.
Bridge the gap between two transfer points, such as bed and a chair.
Portable dispenser makes it easy to replace a hearing aid battery anytime, anywhere.
This line of hearing aids comes in a variety of styles that fit different needs and budgets.
By Barbara Smith
This book is the story of the author's mother as she succumbs to Alzheimer's disease over an eight year period. Readers will learn about therapeutic techniques, adaptations and behavioral interventions to promote function and quality of life. Extensive resources and medical, legal and care-giving information provide survival tools. The target audience is friends and family of an Alzheimer's disease victim and readers who enjoy a compelling memoir.
by Susan Berg
In light of recent research, activities should take on a whole new dimension in long-term care. Activities can no longer be thought of as leisure time fillers, but rather, as opportunities to provide mental stimulation. If done thoughtfully, activities can help those with Alzheimer s disease hold on to their remaining cognitive skills longer and enhance mood.
by Susan E. Brown
Challenging traditional assumptions that estrogen and calcium deficiencies are the only causes of osteoporosis, this book explores the disorder from a wider perspective that includes lifestyle and exercise. This newly revised second edition features a step-by-step program for strengthening bones and improving overall health and well-being.
Dealing with the Daily Challenges of Parkinson's Disease
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Advice on how to deal with live-in mother
Mechanical heart valves are made of pyrolytic carbon, similar to industrial grade diamond. It is very hard and wears very little.
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