Late-stage dementia: A long journey of care
For patients living with dementia and families coping with the challenges facing their loved one, many questions have to be addressed by knowledgeable and compassionate healthcare providers.
Who’s who in the hospital?
Having a loved one in hospital is one of the most stressful experiences a caregiver can have. It’s often fraught with fear, confusion, frustration and disappointment—but it can also be a productive learning experience that enhances a senior’s life. What makes the difference?
When worry becomes a concern: Tips for helping seniors cope with anxiety
Many older adults experience sudden and serious life changes, which are often a source of anxiety.
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Common conditions of the elderly
The health of our elders is often the effect of multiple, conflicting diagnoses and may be hard to confirm. For instance, the complications of Alzheimer’s disease, such as eating disorders, constipation and malnutrition, are frequent.
Foot care: Taking care of your feet
From the time we are young until our life journey ends, our feet carry us each and every day, wherever we go. Taking good care of our feet is essential in order to have healthy feet when we reach our elder years.
A profound personal connection with a grandchild moving on
Nicole wanted to arrange a visit with my mother, her grandmother, who just the month before celebrated her 96th birthday.
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Funding arthritis research: Overcoming a critical challenge in Canada
Arthritis is a term that covers over 100 different diseases and is a one of the leading causes of pain and disability to North Americans.
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Aches and pains: How do we get them and how do we cure them?
Oh my aching body! A natural consequence of aging can be a change in the way we feel.
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Memory and cognitive decline: Family challenges
Dementia and cognitive decline can bring out both the best and the worst in families. In short, dementia can either make or break the person and the family.
Pardon me? What did you say? The shared experience of hearing loss and the shared responsibility of communication
Hearing loss can happen so gradually that it can go unnoticed for many years.