Category 'Pain Management'

Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic form of arthritis. Although it usually occurs in middle age, its onset also can occur in the elderly.

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What Is Palliative Care?

Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.

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Drug Reactions in Older Adults

Medications help prevent and treat illness and disease, but increasingly among seniors, certain medications are causing adverse drug reactions.

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Can't Trust Anyone?

Where do you turn when you need help with a loved one?  Help in the home, just your loved one and a caregiver?

How do you make a good decision about a caregiver/agency?  What are you looking for in particular?

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The Greatest Concern?

Having a "safe" caregiver is of the highest importance.

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