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A comprehensive guide for those caring for a loved one nearing the end of life.Many people seek the comfort and dignity of dying at home. Advances in pharmacology and hospice care …
Frustrated with doctors' visits that last less than fifteen minutes? Unclear about how to best choose a physician? Confused by our complicated health care system? Experienced …
A practical guide to documenting your decisions and preferences in case of incapacitating illness.It won't happen to me.I'm too busy to worry about a living will.My family will …
An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers.Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The …
Depression and anxiety can be avoided or minimized through medication and therapy and by adapting to changing circumstances as we age.Physical problems and emotional stresses, such …
Older adults can stay healthy longer by avoiding injury at home.As we age, our sense of balance and our vision, hearing, and cognition become less sharp. Aging-related changes …
Eighty percent of persons with dementia live at home, and the family members caring for them are often overwhelmed by the enormous responsibility and the complexities of care. This …
As the population ages, increasing numbers of older people require the attention and services of mental health professionals. Despite their prevalence, however, mental health …
Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia.Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As …
Winner of the 2007 Polsky Prize given by the ASID FoundationAs the U.S. population ages, adult day services have become an integral component in the continuum of care for elderly …