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Can We Make Alzheimer’s Care a Celebratory Journey?
After receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the last thing anyone wants to think about is celebrating. But as many have found,…
Why the Flu Vaccine is Even More Important This Year
December 6 to 12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) which highlights the importance of getting the flu vaccination. Flu is a…
Understanding the Use of Antibiotics in Seniors
U.S. Antibiotic Week is November 18 to 24, an annual observance highlighting the steps everyone should take to improve antibiotic…
Veterans: The True Cost of Heroism
Veterans Day is coming up on November 11, which pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but particularly gives thanks…
Managing Bone and Joint Health During Hospice
Pain in the bones and joints is common in the final stages of life, especially if the patient suffers from…
How Hospice Became Hospice Care
Saturday, October 10 marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, with this year’s theme being Palliative Care: it’s “My Care,…
Will My Loved One Be Depressed at the End of Life?
It’s very likely, yes. October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month, an annual designation observed to raise awareness of…
How to Recognize Pain Symptoms in an Elderly Loved One
In honor of Pain Awareness Month this September, we are taking the time to explore how to recognize pain symptoms…
Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease whereby lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, forms a thickened stiff tissue that makes it…
Thyroid Cancer: Could You Be at Risk?
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to acknowledge the dangers and risks of this aggressive form of cancer…
How to Handle End of Life Care With Alzheimer’s Disease
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding all forms of dementia. Two…
Scheduling Immunizations and Vaccines During a Pandemic
In light of National Immunization Awareness Month, we thought it was important to shed some light on the topic of…