Care Staff Helps “Follow Doctor’s Orders”

"Following the doctor's orders" -- can greatly reduce total healthcare use and costs. But I know my parents are not good about this. When in consultation with their primary care physician, they acknowledge understanding the conversation. They...

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Caregivers are Crucial for Aging Seniors

The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2030, nearly 20% of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older -- based on 10,000-plus baby boomers now turning 65 every day. The Institute of Medicine reports that more than...

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Deafness Can Cause Isolation in Elderly, pt 1

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 and half of those over 85 have hearing loss. While hearing loss is considered a normal part...

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