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Most Popular Articles on this site
Reader Favorites: The most popular and most widely read articles from all departments are gathered here so you can find them quickly and easily.
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Standard Walker or Rolling Walker: What Kind of Walker is Best For Your Senior?
Rolling walkers with hand brakes and built-in seats are now all the rage among our seniors. Visit a senior residence and you'll see real competition for the fanciest rolling walker with the most bells and whistles. The poor resident with a standard walker simply can't compete, even with those snazzy tennis ball cups on the walker feet. Should you get a rolling walker for your senior, too? . . . keep reading
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Assessing Pain in the Elderly
Older adults often develop several conditions that can cause chronic pain. While hip, knee and low back pain are most familiar, heart disease, chronic lung disease, as well as diabetes-related neuropathy, cancer and skin ulcers are also common causes of chronic pain. While it would appear obvious that a good assessment of someone's pain is important, how does a caregiver manage it when communication is impaired? . . . keep reading
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Geriatric Care Managers: What They Haven't Told You
Hiring a GCM for advice and help with senior care is often the best thing a caregiver can do for an aging relative. Knowing what to watch for and what to ask a prospective GCM will put you on the fast track to finding the right Geriatric Care Manager for your particular needs. . . . keep reading
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Alzheimers Disease
