Dual Eligibles in the U.S.: Statistics and Facts
There’s a peculiar fact concerning health care in the United States today:…
A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding the Stages of COPD
Chronic lower respiratory disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases,…
How to Prevent COPD Exacerbations Without Medication
COPD exacerbations, or a sudden worsening of symptoms, can pose serious health…
5 Simple Behaviors That May Ward Off Dementia
How can you protect yourself against dementia? How can you protect yourself…
What Causes Dementia? New Research Findings Point to Unexpected Factors
Dementia is a slow-progressing, mysterious disease that has puzzled physicians, geriatricians, and…
Why Your Aging Parent May Be at Risk for Re-Hospitalization
Both patients and families alike look forward to the day when a…
Questions to Ask When Your Aging Parent Is Discharged from the Hospital
Having an aging parent, spouse, or elderly loved one in the hospital…
The Most Effective Ways to Manage and Prevent UTIs in the Elderly
Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection in…
Elderly Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms and Risk Factors
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, urinary tract infections (UTIs)…
ER Visits and the Elderly: Why Are Costs So High?
If America is one of the world’s richest nations, why is our…
