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Sandwich generation turns to technology to help take care of aging parents
Many members of the "sandwich generation" - adults age 45 to 55 who are taking care of their own children and their aging parents - are turning to technology to make their caregiving role easier. H...
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Early action and nutritional therapies bring hope for diabetes patients with foot problems
Foot problems in people with diabetes may herald diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) - a serious complication of diabetes. The good news is that with a proactive approach to foot health, and the r...
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Wondering if you took your pills? Simplified prescription packaging can help
"Drugs do not work in patients who do not take them," said former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. This simple statement points to one of largest and most serious health problems in the United...
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The vital ingredient for chronic pain relief: self-management
For the 100 million American adults living with chronic pain, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Just as the causes of pain vary from person to person, the therapies that will bring relief are...
Oct 31, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 487 487 recommendations | email to a friend
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Must-do, can-do tips for people dealing with chronic pain
If you live with chronic pain, you know that the real costs of pain far exceed the hundreds of billions of dollars spent on treatment efforts or lost to decreased job productivity each year. Pain c...
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Advice for pain patients facing insurance challenges
People living with chronic pain face many challenges, and one of the most daunting can be finding ways to pay for treatment.
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Guidance, help and hope for those living with chronic pain
It's the health challenge that affects nearly a third of American adults - more than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined, according to a recent report. It costs society between $560 billion...
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Fall-prevention strategies boomers can fall in love with
You're only as old as you feel, which is great news for today's baby boomers, as 61 percent report they feel younger than their true age. But despite feeling great, the reality is that adults may n...
Oct 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 872 872 recommendations | email to a friend
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Shop early: the right prescription for selecting a Medicare drug plan
The most important shopping seniors may do this season is for a Medicare prescription drug plan. Therefore, it's one holiday shopping item that shouldn't wait until the last minute.
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How physical therapists help you stay fit after 50
At 78 million strong, baby boomers are a generation known for redefining aging. Although boomers are more health-conscious, educated and financially secure than previous generations, America's wors...
Oct 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 646 646 recommendations | email to a friend
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Holiday safety tips for older drivers
Trips to visit family and friends, nighttime drives to midnight Mass or to look at Christmas lights, emergency runs to the grocery store - driving is as much a part of the holiday season as gift wr...
Oct 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 584 584 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boomers and travel: Plan ahead and protect your health
Getting older means being a little more susceptible to a variety of health problems while traveling. However, with a little planning and some caution, baby boomers and seniors can have a safe, heal...
Oct 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 771 771 recommendations | email to a friend
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