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Rita Ude on
February 21, 2012
Approximately 46 percent of adults are health illiterate, meaning they find it difficult to read, comprehend and use health information. Patients' misunderstanding of health information and treatment decisions is estimated to cost the U.S. $73 billion.
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Chris Campbell on
February 17, 2012
Caring for Senior Cancer Patients
February 4 is World Cancer Day. The U.S. National Cancer Institute offers information for older adults and family caregivers.
As our population ages, the United States can expect a sizable increase in the number of older citizens who survive cancer. National...
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Rita Ude on
February 14, 2012
During the next 30 years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 and the proportion of those individuals over 85 are expected to double, impacting the economy, employment, healthcare and social services.
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Rita Ude on
February 10, 2012
Right at Home is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a free online care assessment.
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Chris Campbell on
February 10, 2012
Laura Ayers suffered a torn rotator cuff. Her doctor recommended that the 80-year-old undergo shoulder surgery right away. Arriving at the hospital, Laura was her usual self, joking with her daughter and the healthcare team. But after the surgery, she didn't recognize the family, her speech was inco...
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Chris Campbell on
February 08, 2012
Every Valentine's Day, we see news stories about couples who are celebrating their 50th, 60th, 70th and even the occasional 80th anniversary. Our longer lifespan can translate to increased longevity for marriages as well.
But living longer means that we are more likely to develop chronic healt...
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Rita Ude on
February 07, 2012
Are you a member of the sandwich generation? If you are raising children while caring for your elderly parents, you definitely are. Read the suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family.
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Chris Campbell on
February 03, 2012
Beating More Than Winter Blues
For many people, “winter blues” is not just a case of doldrums but a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This mood condition typically occurs annually in late fall or early winter with the change in daylight saving time and the adv...
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Rita Ude on
January 31, 2012
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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Rita Ude on
January 24, 2012
Scientists are discovering anti-aging breakthroughs in the cells of certain animals to help determine how to slow aging in humans.
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