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Tips for Parkinson’s Caregivers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by AuntAnns

Most care for a person with Parkinson’s disease, particularly in early stages, is often done in the home. If you are caring for a person with Parkinson’s, the following are some practical day-to-day tips to help caregivers maximize a patient’s … Continue reading →

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At Home with Parkinson’s: Creating a Safer House

Posted on April 17, 2012 by AuntAnns

People with Parkinson’s disease will often have issues with walking and balance, and could be prone to  falls. Creating a safe home environment for a Parkinson’s patient is of the utmost importance in order to prevent injuries from falls. Here … Continue reading →

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Recognizing the Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on April 10, 2012 by AuntAnns

People experience Parkinson’s disease in many different ways and will go through a wide range of symptoms. Though it is difficult to predict how mild or severe a person’s symptoms will be, Parkinson’s does appear to take on five different … Continue reading →

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How to Know if It’s Parkinson’s

Posted on April 3, 2012 by AuntAnns

According to the National Parkinson Foundation, in the United States, around 50,000 to 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed each year. And while so many Americans suffer from this neurodegenerative disease, most people don’t know the warning signs … Continue reading →

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Universal Home Design

Posted on March 27, 2012 by AuntAnns

Universal design is an increasingly popular home remodeling request to allow for comfort and safety regardless of the homeowner’s age. Two-thirds of all remodelers have seen an uptick in requests for aging in place remodels. And with the aging of … Continue reading →

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Incorporating a Wheelchair into the Home

Posted on March 20, 2012 by AuntAnns

Home is where the heart is, and it’s for that reason that so many people make the choice to remain at home through their golden years. But oftentimes wheelchairs become a part of life when elderly individuals or those with … Continue reading →

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The Slippery Business of Bathing

Posted on March 13, 2012 by AuntAnns

When we’re young and mobile we don’t think twice about simple activities like taking a bath. As we age however, we naturally lose some of our mobility, strength, and reaction time, and as a result, bathing can become a difficult … Continue reading →

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Aging in Place: Seniors Stay Safe in the Home

Posted on March 6, 2012 by AuntAnns

More and more seniors are choosing to age in place in the comfort of home instead of relocating to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Remaining at home and receiving needed care there often provides seniors with a better … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle Changes for the Diabetic

Posted on February 28, 2012 by AuntAnns

A diabetes diagnosis changes a person’s life. Most patients will require some lifestyle changes such as daily medications or dietary restrictions, and after becoming accustomed to certain habits, it can be difficult to change the way they live or eat. … Continue reading →

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Diabetes: Types and Symptoms

Posted on February 22, 2012 by AuntAnns

Did you know that not all diabetes diagnoses are the same? In fact, there are two main types of the disease: type 1 and type 2. Gestational diabetes is also a form of the disease that affects around 4% of … Continue reading →

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