Lynda Areheart, 84, became a nurse in her 50s, although she didn’t necessarily intend to become one. “Having always had trouble with math, I decided to clear up that patch in my education,” she says. She took remedial math and basic sciences and then just kept taking additional … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: An Adjustment To Caring For Her Husband
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Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
What’s In There?A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big. Work with your primary care physician to coordinate your overall prevention strategy.Lung Cancer ScreeningAccording to the CDC website, an annual lung cancer screening is recommended … [Read more...] about Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
Look More Closely At What’s In There: Screenings Specific To Men And Women
What’s In There? A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big - part 3 of 4. Preventative health screenings are a critical component to staying healthy. “The ultimate goal for older adults is to maintain function and independence,” says Dr. Laura … [Read more...] about Look More Closely At What’s In There: Screenings Specific To Men And Women
When Sunset Brings On A Storm
The problems that occur when the sun goes down.Unless you care for or live with a loved one who has dementia, you may not know exactly what sundowning is. “[Sundowning] is a phenomenon where patients with dementia have behavioral disturbances that peak, that seem to get worse, … [Read more...] about When Sunset Brings On A Storm
Keep Your Bones A-OK
Our bones slowly become weaker over time as bone mass decreases, putting us at higher risk for osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak and fragile, which can lead to fractures,” says Dr. Beth Quinn, Director of Clinical Education and … [Read more...] about Keep Your Bones A-OK