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Palliative care improves quality of life by relieving pain, managing symptoms, and reducing the stress of serious health conditions

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How Palliative Care Improves Seniors’ Quality of Life

Palliative care is focused on quality of life Palliative (PAL-ee-uh-tiv) care is medical care designed for people with serious health...

How do you find a good geriatrician? We'll show you how to find one in your local area

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What Does a Geriatric Doctor Do? How Seniors Benefit From a Specialist

Many older adults have multiple chronic health conditions. Treatments for one issue can easily affect other aspects of their health...

managing dysphagia

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7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia,...

why do seniors have trouble swallowing

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Why Do Seniors Have Trouble Swallowing?

Swallowing problems are more common in seniors Some older adults have trouble swallowing food or liquids. This serious condition is...

signs of stroke

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Recognize Signs of Stroke and Act F.A.S.T.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability Strokes are serious and can be deadly. Being familiar with the...

pneumonia in seniors

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Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season....

senior leaves the hospital

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This Hospital Discharge Checklist Prepares Seniors for Successful Recovery

Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order...

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4 Ways to Know If Seniors Need to Return to the Hospital

How to know if recovery is going well or not After a hospitalization, the last thing anyone wants is for...

Prevent incontinence-related skin problems and make changes fast and easy with this absorbent wrap pad for men.

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4 Ways to Prevent Incontinence-related Skin Problems

When you’re caring for someone with incontinence, you know how sensitive their skin is and how easily irritation, rashes, or...

nighttime incontinence

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Nighttime Incontinence: 6 Tips to Sleep Through the Night

We often take a good night’s sleep for granted…until it’s no longer possible. And caring for someone with nighttime incontinence...

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