Ever wondered why older men seem to need to urinate frequently? An enlarged prostate gland is likely to blame. The condition, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is so common that it affects 90% of
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Time with a doctor is precious—and that creates pressure to make the most of each visit. Whether your loved one’s next appointment is in-person or through telehealth, a little preplanning will go
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Many of us hold unconscious covenants with our kin. Among the most poignant, perhaps, is a commitment to "be there" when death is near. As adults, we may feel an obligation, and an honor, to be with
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Millennials and Gen Xers are using strategies that might benefit family caregivers of all ages. Nearly half (47%) of adults in their 40s and 50s now find themselves "in the sandwich." They serve as p
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"When are we going out?" A reasonable question under normal circumstances. But if the person you care for has dementia, you may get this question multiple times in an hour. Aargh! Indeed, repetitive
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