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What Do End of Life Doulas Do?
If you’ve heard the term “doula” before, it was probably in reference to someone who provides support services during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Not to be confused with midwives, who are health care professionals, these certified professionals are trained…
The 3 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Understand the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease and how caregivers can help patients in each of these different stages. Stage 1: Mild Alzheimer's Disease (Early Stage) In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, friends and family may start to notice their…
How Socially Assistive Robots are Helping with Senior Care
It wasn’t really that long ago that robots were the stuff of science fiction. However, with the growth of computer technologies, many of us are starting to incorporate the automation of robotics into our daily lives. We don’t yet have…
Prostate Health for Aging Adults: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment
Men have prostates, which are small glands located near the bladder. Prostates can develop problems like infections or inflammation. Cancer cells can also form in the prostate, which can develop into tumors. There are more than 20 specific forms of…
Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Benefits: Is It Right For You?
Life is full of surprises, some good and some bad. While you always hope for the former, you also have to be prepared for the latter. This is why we have homeowners insurance to cover burglary or burst pipes, we…
Maintaining Women’s Health During The Senior Years
57% of seniors over 65 years of age in the US are women. The number increases with age because women tend to live longer than men. For women to continue to thrive into their senior years, it’s important to know…
