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Alzheimer’s disease is complicated. Scientists and doctors are working every day to learn more about the disease. They are hoping to...

You’ve helped your mom and dad clear their clutter. That part is done, but they would like to try to make some money selling their gently...

What is the thyroid? This gland is found in the neck. It is mainly responsible for regulating your metabolism. If the thyroid stops...

One out of four people develops acute insomnia every year. Estimates are that acute insomnia affects as many as 70 million people in the...

Hepatitis A is a kind of infectious liver infection. It is caused by a virus that is transmitted through contaminated food or water or by...

Gout is a kind of arthritis that often causes sudden and intense pain in the toe joint. The pain can be so severe that it interrupts...

Balancing multiple health issues is not as easy as you think it might be. Most of the time small changes in one area can send something...

In a survey by AARP, about 35 percent of those questioned admit to being lonely. People who feel their health is poorly reported being...

Anxiety is a condition of mental health that is characterized by excessive worry and fear and manifests via certain symptoms. Anxiety...

Very often depression is a result of situations that weigh on your elderly family member. Understanding which situations are more likely...

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bone loss. Bones become brittle and thin, making them break more easily. It’s typically...

Your senior’s stairs might be one of the more dangerous spots in her home. By paying attention to stair safety, you can reduce that risk...

If you’re spotting some of the following signs in your own thoughts or behaviors, then you are at a point where you need to seek help for...

You might know that your elderly family member has a lot of stuff in her home, but if it’s become a hoarding issue there may be bigger...

When an elderly adult complains of frequent heartburn, nausea, sore throat, coughing and chest pain, family caregivers may mistakenly...

When was the last time you had a real break where you were able to do something completely for you and your own health? If you are a...

Elder care is not a concern to take lightly. Your parents may not tell you that they need help. You may not notice it until the neglect...

It can be frustrating to try to communicate with an older adult who has hearing loss. For one thing, yelling to be heard is no fun. That...

Older adults are at a higher risk of having a heart attack. Because age is a risk factor, it’s important that people who are family...

In addition to pain, older adults who have fibromyalgia may experience chronic fatigue. You might think that the best way to deal with...