Medication

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Caring For Those in Chronic Pain: How Spouses Cope

Traditional marriage vows generally contain the words “through sickness and in health.” For some couples, chronic sickness in the form of a...

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Classic Tips from a Healthy Aging Expert

Like many Alzheimer’s advocates, I support increased funding for Alzheimer’s research. The goal is to discover a cure. However, the current reality...

An End-of-Life Doula Could Provide Welcome Comfort, Support, and Assistance

Dear Carol: Due to our mom being over 90 and having cancer, she is going on hospice care rather than prolonging her...

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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Plans Change, Premiums Continue Steep Rise

Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2026, for 2027 coverage. To guard against fraud, ignore the calls. Consider Medicare-related mail...

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Caregiver Asks If It’s Wise for Parents to Change Medicare Plans

Dear Carol: My mother is incredibly healthy for an 83-year-old. She takes no medication other than occasional OTC pain relief or something for...

Why Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day?

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

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Some Medications May Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or Incontinence Problems

Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few, if any, medications that have no...

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How to Talk to the Doctor About Your Elderly Parent or Spouse

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

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Confused About Palliative Care Vs. Hospice Care? You Aren’t Alone

Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either...

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People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...