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A recently published study has found that the use of hearing aids may be associated with reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations for older adults. Published in JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the study shows that the use…

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that can cause varying degrees of disability. Seniors affected by this disease often go undiagnosed. Some symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis in seniors can be similar to those of other diseases, normal signs of aging, and…

It is important for seniors and their caregivers to understand end of life care options, like hospice or palliative choices. Sometimes life ends unexpectedly. But for many seniors, the end of life comes with warnings signs and happens slowly. Although…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease of the lungs that makes it very difficult to breathe and gets worse over time. Newly released statistics show that COPD now affects more women than men in the United States.…

Welcome to summer, a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Summer certainly provides opportunity for fun, but it also can present concerns for the elderly like remaining well hydrated and eating safe food. Our caregivers work with…

For many years, a diagnosis of lung cancer cast a shadow of doom and helplessness over the patient and their families. However, due to the development of groundbreaking treatments and the birth of many new drugs during the past few…