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Dual Eligibles in the U.S.: Statistics and Facts

There’s a peculiar fact concerning health care in the United States today:…

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding the Stages of COPD

Chronic lower respiratory disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases,…

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How to Prevent COPD Exacerbations Without Medication

COPD exacerbations, or a sudden worsening of symptoms, can pose serious health…

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5 Simple Behaviors That May Ward Off Dementia

How can you protect yourself against dementia? How can you protect yourself…

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What Causes Dementia? New Research Findings Point to Unexpected Factors

Dementia is a slow-progressing, mysterious disease that has puzzled physicians, geriatricians, and…

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Why Your Aging Parent May Be at Risk for Re-Hospitalization

Both patients and families alike look forward to the day when a…

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Questions to Ask When Your Aging Parent Is Discharged from the Hospital

Having an aging parent, spouse, or elderly loved one in the hospital…

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The Most Effective Ways to Manage and Prevent UTIs in the Elderly

Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection in…

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Elderly Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms and Risk Factors

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, urinary tract infections (UTIs)…

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ER Visits and the Elderly: Why Are Costs So High?

If America is one of the world’s richest nations, why is our…

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