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The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have transformed into something that sounds more like, “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly forty percent of older adults are taking at least five different prescription medications every day – in addition to vitamins, supplements, and […]
continue readingIn Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s an accurate depiction of many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as dementia. And while this could generate some measure of comfort in trusting that life can go on as it […]
continue readingEach year since 1999, we’ve achieved an increasing drop in cancer-related deaths, a reassuring trend that’s positioned to carry on as scientists discover more and more about what causes cancer and consequently are in a position to identify new and better treatment options. Nonetheless, cancer continues to be one of the foremost causes of death […]
continue readingBecause the expansive population of baby boomers continues to age and our life expectancy continues being extended, our thoughts about coping with chronic pain have expanded accordingly. At present, over 50% of those over age 65 complain of persistent pain – and for ¾ of those dealing with chronic pain, the pain displays in a […]
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