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Geraldine Agoot: Employee of the Month

Going beyond the call of duty, being polite and friendly at all times, and being loyal to the company–these traits have set Geraldine in good stead in the workplace, and made her eligible for the recognition. At 26, Geraldine has … Continue reading

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Loving Ways to Care for a Loved One with Cancer

There is no formal training needed to be a caregiver. With your love and support, you can be the most important member of your loved one’s health care team. The care recipient will need your emotional support to help him … Continue reading

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Caring for A Stroke Victim

A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery (a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body) or a blood vessel (a tube through which the blood moves though the body) ruptures, causing an interruption … Continue reading

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High Blood Pressure in Seniors

Blood pressure is how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels as it flows through your body. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 is generally considered high; it falls under Stage 1 Hypertension (another term for … Continue reading

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Carolyn Christensen: Caregiver of the Month

Carolyn has always known what her calling is–to help the elderly live in the comfort of their own homes with independence and dignity. Gifted with an inherent love for people, she has been delivering home health care with compassion for … Continue reading

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Job Stress: Causes, Symptoms, and Ways to Reduce It

Almost every job has stress–it’s a fact of life. Stress is highly subjective, uniquely perceived by the person experiencing it. Stress in itself is neither good nor bad; however, its effect may be positive or negative. Some common causes of … Continue reading

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Do Men Go through Menopause?

Whether or not men go through a well-defined menopause is what the medical community is currently debating; only a small number of aging men have male menopause. Some doctors call this problem androgen (testosterone) decline in the aging male, but … Continue reading

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Managing Polypharmacy in the Elderly

As the geriatric population in the United States continues to rise, so does the incidence of polypharmacy, defined as the “the excessive or unnecessary use of medication.” The average older adult uses nearly five prescription medications and two nonprescription medications. … Continue reading

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Dealing with Senior Incontinence

Incontinence is the uncontrolled or accidental release of urine; it is a very common problem, especially among older adults (one in 10 people 65 years of age or older are estimated to experience bladder control problems). It occurs more often … Continue reading

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When it’s Time to Give Up the Keys…

Nervousness and diminished confidence are two of the most common signs that interfere with driving safety. If you are able to recognize your limitations before something terrible happens, that is a sign of strength. Talk to your doctor about this … Continue reading

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