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Preventing a Second Heart Attack

Lifestyle change is a HUGE factor in reducing the recurrence of a heart attack. And social support is equally large in its ability to tip the scale in favor of a person making difficult shifts, suc

“Promise you won’t…”

Filial bonds run deep. Even if you've had a troubled relationship with your parent, when he or she is in need of elder care, that connection from childhood reemerges, often with a desire to giv

Avoiding the “War of the Wardrobe”

The daily ritual of getting dressed is a deeply engrained act of independence and self-expression. But dressing is not easy for people with dementia. It is, in fact, a fairly complex series of step

Advice for Family Caregivers

At Caring Choices, we understand that many things are beyond your control. And yet, as a family caregiver, you feel responsible. This month we explore several situations that will draw upon your wi

Is Aspiration Pneumonia a Problem?

Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection that comes from particles of food that slip into the lungs instead of the stomach. In the lungs, the particles provide a source of nourishment for bacteria,

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