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Does your elderly parent have difficulty swallowing food? Liquids? Pills? Dysphagia (swallowing problems) can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases, many of which are treatable.
If your elderly loved one has a swallowing disorder, they may also have pain while swallowing. Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble [...]
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Swallowing
Does your elderly parent have problems swallowing food? Pills? Liquids? Dysphagia (swallowing problems) can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases, many of which are treatable.
Two excellent articles on swallowing are: Swallowing Problems/Dysphagia by the American Geriatrics Society and Difficulty Swallowing by the Mayo Clinic.
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Visits to the attorney
Are you planning to see an attorney with your elderly mom or dad who has some dementia? Make the appointment for the morning. Sundowning (late-day confusion) can raise questions regarding your loved one’s legal competence.
Visits to the doctor
Do you suspect that your loved one has Alzheimer’s? Don’t be surprised when they are [...]
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Why should you care about Medicare’s Part D?
Medicare’s prescription drug plans (Part D) began January 1, 2006. Everyone covered by Medicare is eligible, regardless of income and resources, health status, or current prescription expenses. Most prescription drugs are covered.
For people already on Medicare, the open enrollment period for 2008 begins on November 15th and ends [...]
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Don’t Hold Your Breath!
Democrats in both the House and Senate must win the support of seniors to get health care reform passed. One of the bribes is the promise to close the infamous “Doughnut Hole” that can cost seniors $4,550 out-of-pocket in 2010. That’s in addition to the out-of-pocket deductible and co-pays before you even [...]
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Inspiration for this article comes from Brett Borders, an online reputation management researcher in Colorado.
Many people in our online support group are caring for a parent with a severe character flaw called Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The psychiatrists’ DSM manual describes it as “a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of [...]
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