How to Get Help If You Think Your Parent’s Illness is Caused by Asbestos

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Having an aging parent often comes with multiple challenges, including the development of illnesses and health issues. Because of widespread industrial use of asbestos throughout multiple occupations in the 1900s, asbestos-related diseases will likely become more prevalent among an aging population in the coming decade. More aggressive asbestos-caused diseases like mesothelioma can require additional efforts [...]

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5 Tips on How to Care for Yourself When You’re Caring for an Aging Parent

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Caring for an elderly parent can be full-time job sometimes. If you are trying to juggle work and your own family life along with taking care of an aging parent, you can quickly feel overwhelmed. While it is admirable to look after a parent as they get older, it is equally important to take care [...]

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Importance of good oral health for elderly parents to live independently

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All kids learn the importance of brushing their teeth after every meal, since parents understand that oral and dental health impacts general health in significant ways. This need to maintain oral health is something which needs to stand the test of time, but as adults age they can sometimes forget the actual significance of dental [...]

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How Often Should I Be Seeing A Doctor After My 65th Birthday?

As we reach 65, many new issues arise. We need to apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits, and become familiar with what these government programs cover. There may be health issues to be deal. Many people will be getting used to being retired, or be preparing for retirement in the near future. “How often [...]

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Eat Less and Reduce Stress at Meal Times

Let me present a few thoughts on alternative ways to eat less, which have the added benefit of reducing your stress level, calming you down, and

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Preserving Privacy During Medical Care

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I recently spent a night at the ER with a friend who’d broken her wrist. And after a couple hours of sitting in the waiting room, I knew just about every

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The Ideal Life Body Manager

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Looking for a way to keep track of your parent’s weight from a distance? If they’re willing to step on a scale, you can get their weight sent to you automatically…

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