Older adult woman providing support for her mother who is experiencing vision changes in Alzheimer’s.

Seeing the World Differently: Exploring Vision Changes in Alzheimer’s

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The complex steps necessary to make it possible for us to use our sense of vision are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take transmitted details from the world around us, translate that data based upon input from our other senses, thoughts, and experiences, and then develop an understanding of that information to help make us aware of what we are seeing. Read More

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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CHF, or congestive heart failure, is a health condition that occurs when the heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it needs to. CHF can be the result of a few different conditions, including high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Read More

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Senior Medications and Hospitalizations

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The facts are astonishing: recent research conducted by the Annals of Family Medicine unveiled that a typical primary care physician has a “panel” of as many as 2,000 patients – those who are currently under their care. Read More

Avoid Hospital Readmissions by Avoiding Dehydration in Seniors

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Do you realize…nearly half of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, based on a recent study conducted at UCLA? Not only that, but older adults over age 65 account for the highest group of hospital admissions because of dehydration. Read More
A person filling out a form titled Advance Health Care Directive and a pen. Notes: Very shallow focus on the word 'Health". Form created for photo using text in public domain.

Advance Directives Provide Peace of Mind

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Our lives are unpredictable. And though an advance health care directive can be something we want to put off, thinking about end-of-life decisions today can help provide peace of mind that your values and preferences about your medical care will be heard in the future. Read More