When 911 is called and the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) arrive, the first thing they do is quickly look for a DNR, or Do Not Resuscitate order. They will check …
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Many people tend to have a relationship with food and eating characterized by a familiar problem: overconsumption. This is particularly true in the United States, which leads the world in …
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Staying healthy takes a lot of work especially when you get older. A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, good eating habits, proper rest and even a good social network, but …
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Many think that older people need more sleep but it’s a misconceived idea. Generally all people need about the same amount of sleep — around 8 hours per night but …
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Half of older people over the age of 75 experience difficulty hearing and men are twice as likely as women to suffer from hearing loss, according to the National Institute …
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There is a rich variety of programs and services for seniors all over the country. The “aging network” as it is called provides many resources for the elderly and their …
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The most effective way to manage the challenges of eldercare is to have an accurate picture of what the needs are. This checklist can provide a basis for a “what …
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Much has been written recently about the “graying” of the world’s population. In fact, the U.N. estimates that by 2050, the world population will have more people over age 65 …
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Patient advocacy is an area of specialization in health care concerned with advocacy for patients, survivors and caregivers.^ The patient advocate may be an individual or an organization. The terms …
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Diabetes is on the rise in our society, affecting over 9% of the population, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90-95% of all new diagnoses of diabetes (CDC, 2014). Type …
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