Medication

Bladder Cancer: Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect

Bladder cancer isn’t a common condition, but the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 83,730 new cases of bladder cancer...

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Kwame Kwadey for The Retirement Navigator. It was fun for me because Kwame...

As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy...

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine...

A frequent problem expressed among family caregivers is that their aging loved ones aren’t honest with their doctors. At home, they may...

You took your mom to the doctor, and she’s upset with you because the appointment took too long. You helped Dad with...

Dear Carol: I’ve recently taken over managing my parents’ prescriptions. They each have long lists of drugs and prepare pill boxes for...

…The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...

Many people have heard of hospice care but they mistakenly think that it’s just a way to help cancer patients be more...

When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s only natural to worry about what comes next. While Alzheimer’s will...