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.
Diabetic Exchange Diet If you have diabetes, your doctor may put you on a diabetic exchange diet to help control both your weight and the amount of sugar and cholesterol in your blood.
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat Obesity not only increases your risk for heart disease, it also increases your risk for the risk factors associated with heart disease, including high cholesterol. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a “heart healthy” diet to help keep blood cholesterol low and decrease your risk of developing heart disease.
Six Basic Steps to a Healthier Heart First and foremost, healthy eating is about getting the balance right. This doesn't have to mean cutting out all of what you enjoy, but it does mean eating foods in proportions that will improve your health long-term.
Making the Most of Doctor's Appointments Taking a loved one with Alzheimer's disease to see the doctor presents a whole slew of challenges. Expert Caregiver Dorian Martin gives you tips for ensuring a positive experience.
Type 2 Diabetes: Cardiovascular Complications Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes, yet much of the population remains unaware of the risk.
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.
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by Jacqueline Marcell
Jacqueline Marcell is the perfect person to help those who must care for aging parents. She has been there, done that. She is an ideal guide through what is often a limbo of survival by hook or crook because she has a sense of humor.
by Gretchen Becker
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Becker uses appropriate humor and presents basic information to take the reader through each day of the first week, each subsequent week of the first month, and the next 11 months after diagnosis. Emphasizing the self-management skills that all diabetics must master for adequate control of the disease, Becker addresses the questions not always anticipated or answered by healthcare providers.
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.
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The Stages of Parkinson's Disease
Support group for death of an adult child
Advice on how to deal with live-in mother
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For many caregivers, the resistance you get and the feeling that you are invading your relative’s privacy may leave you less than completely aware of your elder’s finances. But, if you wait until the elder becomes incapacitated to broach the subject of paperwork, locating important documents can be a much more difficult process. Read Jon Beyrer's full answer.
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