http://www.agingcare.com/caring-for-aging-parents-rss.aspxThe latest news and updates for family caregivers, and the things they should know to provide the best care for their loved one.(c) 2010 MediaBrains Inc. All rights reserved.1A widely used test to detect blockages in the heart's arteries often turns up little or no evidence of disease, a new study found, suggesting that patients are frequently exposed unnecessarily to the risks and costs of the invasive examination.http://www.agingcare.com/News/138678/Heart-Test-May-Be-Overused.htmTue, 16 Mar 2010 15:19:30 ESTHundreds nationwide say they were poisoned by their denture cream. Countless lawsuits filed against GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Poligrip, and Procter & Gamble, manufacturer of Fixodent, allege the companies knew their products were dangerous and did not protect consumers.http://www.agingcare.com/News/138670/Denture-cream-users-claim-health-problems.htmTue, 16 Mar 2010 12:29:07 ESTThree aggressive treatment strategies doctors had expected would prevent heart attacks among people with Type 2 diabetes and some who are the verge of developing it have proved to be ineffective or even harmful, new studies show.http://www.agingcare.com/News/138669/Diabetes-Heart-Treatments-May-Cause-Harm.htmTue, 16 Mar 2010 12:19:25 ESTUniversity of Tennessee researchers Dr. Rex Cannon and Dr. John Dougherty said in a study report that they have developed a computerized self test to help people detect cognitive abnormalities linked to Alzheimer's disease.http://www.agingcare.com/News/138668/New-test-to-detect-Alzheimers-disease-modified-lifestyle-to-prevent-it.htmTue, 16 Mar 2010 11:34:58 ESTWalgreens said it won’t fill any new Medicaid prescriptions for new patients after April 16 at any of its 121 pharmacies in Washington state.http://www.agingcare.com/News/138665/Walgreens-No-new-Medicaid-prescriptions-after-April-16-in-WA.htmTue, 16 Mar 2010 11:29:47 ESTOlder people who suffer from a broken hip are up to eight times more likely to die, a recent study finds.http://www.agingcare.com/News/138664/Risk-of-Death-Persists-After-a-Hip-Fracture.htmTue, 16 Mar 2010 11:27:50 ESTSometimes caregivers must make the decision about whether or not an elderly parent should risk surgery.http://www.agingcare.com/Featured-Stories/137421/Should-Your-Elderly-Parent-Risk-an-Anesthetic-Disaster-or-Forego-Surgery.htmMon, 04 Jan 2010 11:27:18 ESTAre veterans and their spouses eligilble for financial assistance for Alzheimer's and dementia care?http://www.agingcare.com/Featured-Stories/136878/Vet-assistance-for-Alzheimer-s-and-Dementia-Care.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:38:43 ESTFind out how annuities play into Medicaid planning for your elderly parents.http://www.agingcare.com/Featured-Stories/136276/How-can-my-elderly-parent-qualify-for-Medicaid-.htmTue, 13 Oct 2009 13:16:03 ESTCaregivers want to know how to get paid for caring for mom or dad. There's no easy answer, but help is available.http://www.agingcare.com/Featured-Stories/135476/How-can-I-get-paid-for-taking-care-of-my-elderly-parents-.htmWed, 19 Aug 2009 15:49:00 EST