Being a grandparent is very exciting. Most people are overjoyed when they find out that their daughter or son is having a baby. This is absolutely a joyous event to look forward too as you will surely fall in love with your sweet and adorable grandchild. Hearing the long awaited words “grandma” or “grandpa” from […]
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Government Programs and Benefits for Seniors Updated: November 11, 2018 by Catharine D. Allado Elder Americans face many challenges today as they try to preserve their health, financial security and independence. The cost of healthcare continues to rise each year while many Seniors and Baby Boomers’ retirement accounts continue to shrink. Not only do Seniors and […]
When your aging parents begin to experience ongoing health issues, mobility challenges or general difficulties in caring for themselves, important senior care decisions should be made. In This Senior Move Article: Senior Care Options To Consider For Aging Parents Things to Consider Before Moving Your Parents Is Moving Your Aging Parents To Your Home […]
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Fire Safety Tips
Prevention is key to keep your home safe from fire. To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; and there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be […]
There are several treatment programs available. Talk to your doctor about the best treatment option. Be sure to ask about the potential side effects, advantages and disadvantages of each treatment, to help you understand the different treatment options. Here is a list of the different cancer treatments. Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy Surgery Hormone Therapy Biological Therapy […]
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and stop them from spreading. At low doses, radiation is used as an x-ray to see inside your body and take pictures, such as x-rays of your teeth or broken bones. Radiation used in cancer treatment […]
Chemotherapy is given to kill cancer cells, but it can also damage normal cells, which may cause side effects. Most of the time, these side effects go away after the chemotherapy treatment. Here is a list of Chemotherapy side effects: Anemia Appetite changes Bleeding Constipation Diarrhea Fatigue Hair loss Infection Infertility Mouth and […]
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Cancer Prevention
Cancer can be caused by a variety of different factors and may develop over a number of years. Some risk factors can be controlled. Choosing the right health behaviors and preventing exposure to certain environmental risk factors can help prevent the development of cancer. For this reason, it is important to follow national trends […]
Updated: September 4, 2024 The Veterans Administration (VA) offers a special pension called Aid and Attendance that helps pay for care in an assisted living, memory care or nursing home facility. This VA benefit is largely unknown and often overlooked by families of veterans or surviving spouses of veterans who need financial assistance to […]
When is it time For Assisted Living? This is one of the most common questions we hear from families we’ve helped throughout the years. There are several factors to consider when determining the right time for Assisted Living. The decision of moving your elderly loved ones to an Assisted Living facility is never an easy decision. […]
