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Category Archives: Health | Medical
It’s Not My Imagination … My Toes Are Cold!
Every night my 86-year-old mother complains that her feet are cold. She has socks on and I wrap them in 2 blankets. They don’t feel cold. Is it her imagination? Continue reading
Quick Tips – Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
When you’re overwhelmed with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, here are some “little things” you might not think about. Continue reading
Dying With Dignity
How physicians and nurses really talk to dying patients and their families
Original Broadcast: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
on WHYY FM 90.9 Philadelphia
During the debate over health care legislation, end of life counseling by physicians and nurses was reduced to a frightening sound bite – “death panels.” In fact, these meaningful conversations go on every day. During this hour of Radio Times, Marty Moss-Coane, talks to David Casarett and Mary Ersak about how physicians and nurses … Read More
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Difficulty Swallowing
Does your elderly parent have difficulty swallowing food? Liquids? Pills? Dysphagia (swallowing problems) can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases, many of which are treatable.
If your elderly loved one has a swallowing disorder, they may also have pain while swallowing. Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods or saliva. This makes it hard to eat. Often, it can be difficult to take in enough calories and fluids to … Read More
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