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Dawn of a New Era – Gene Therapy FDA Approved to Treat One Form of Blindness
We’d like to recognize and thank Dr. Daniel Adelberg for generously sharing his knowledge with us through this column. Dr. Adelberg’s motivation to preserve and restore vision is personal. This dedication was inspired by two family members who are blind from hereditary retinal degeneration. He has over 30 years of experience since graduating from […]
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What is Glaucoma, And What Can You Do About It?
January is National Glaucoma Awareness month. Over 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, and many don’t know they have it until symptoms become severe. Prevent Glaucoma with Regular Eye Exams Glaucoma is a condition in which damage to the optic nerve causes vision loss. Because this vision loss tends to creep in through peripheral vision, many […]
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Aging Adults Can Become Addicts Too
The opioid addiction crisis in this country has been described as an epidemic. It affects people of all ages. What’s important to understand about addiction is it has very little to do with poor decisions, bad behavior, or weakness of character. Many substances and behaviors become addictive, and pain pills often become that way precisely […]
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Infographic: Challenges and Triumphs for Dementia Caregivers
November 2017’s National Poll on Healthy Aging asked family caregivers to answer some questions about caring for a loved one with dementia. These infographics tell part of the story: We know, both from our personal and professional experiences, that providing care for someone with dementia is challenging. It should not be challenging to […]
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Health Tips for Female Caregivers
Thanks in part to our average life expectancy, women comprise the majority of family caregivers. Whether you are caring for a spouse, a parent, an adult child, or another loved one, it’s often the case that your own health needs take second fiddle to your loved one’s more urgent care requirements. And, if we’re honest, […]
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Help for Caregivers of Veterans
Veteran’s Day coincides with Family Caregiver Month. Let’s acknowledge servicemembers in our community who need care, alongside the caregivers who look out for them. Veterans who need care represent people of all ages. Some suffer injuries or illnesses from their time in the service, while others need care due to the effects of age-related injuries […]
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10 Qualities of Top Caregiver Support Programs
While there are many options and services that cater to caregivers, only the best will have a support program. In a report about caregiving for people with dementia released this fall by the AARP’s Public Policy Institute, they list 10 qualities that only the best programs will have: 1. Principles are aligned with person- and […]
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Family Caregivers Performing Medical Tasks
Being a caregiver for loved one is hard work. Family members often hesitate to hire help due to resistance from their relative, financial concerns, or worry about finding someone they can trust. Yet a caregiver might be necessary for many caregivers, who often lack the skills needed to perform medical caregiving tasks. Here are a few […]
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The Oral Systemic Connection
This guest blog was generously provided by Dr. Jim Kelly Dentistry. Dr. Kelly has been practicing dentistry since 1983 and has had his own practice here in Phoenix since 2015. The oral cavity is the gateway to the rest of the human body. As goes the health and wellness of the teeth and gums, so […]
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