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Effective Communication Strategies for Families Dealing With Cancer
Having a conversation with a relative with cancer can leave…
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Empowering Patients: The Evolution of Dementia Diagnosis Discussions
Getting a dementia diagnosis is never easy. It is the start…
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Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care
Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires…
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How to Respond to Repetitive Questions in Dementia
If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know…
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Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses
When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…
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Beverage Thickeners Help Older Adults With Swallowing Disorders
Unless you have a swallowing disorder called dysphagia, requiring…
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A Promising New Advancement in Cancer Treatment That’s Eliminating Tumors
Fall is typically the start to cold and flu season, which…
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Health Concerns That Can Cause Mood Swings in Seniors
We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled…
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Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home
Modifying the home for someone with dementia is as easy as ABC:…
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How to Be the Best Family Caregiver for Someone with a New Diagnosis
It may have been suspected, or perhaps broadsided you out…
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Hospice Myths: Learn the Facts About This Approach to Care
If you knew that a much better quality of life could be achieved…
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Signs of Dysphagia in Older Adults
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than…