Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Home Care vs Home Health Care

"Home care" and "home health care" are types of care given to people in the comfort of their own home.

These care options make it possible for people, especially seniors to remain in their homes rather than other health care or nursing home facilities

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Assisting the Person with Dementia in Planning for the Future

While it’s important for everyone to plan for the future, legal plans are especially vital for the person with dementia. Once a person is diagnosed with dementia, family and friends should help the person make legal plans. The sooner plans can begin, the more the person with dementia may be able to participate.

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Tips on Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Caring for an aging parent or loved one is a very challenging task. It requires a lot of time, patience and understanding. Most of the time, caregivers become very busy taking care of others that they tend to forget to take care of themselves.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Understanding Your New Prescription

Before you leave your doctor's office with a new prescription, make sure you fully understand how to take the drug correctly. Your pharmacist can also provide valuable information about how to take your medicines and how to cope with side effects.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Ten Things to Know About Generic Drugs

Have you ever considered taking a generic drug versus a brand name drug? If your answer is yes, you might find this article useful as this will give you a better understanding of generic drugs.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Home Care for Seniors

Home care is becoming a very popular choice among seniors today. The demand for this type of service has shown significant growth over the past decade because people still want the privacy and comfort of their own home.

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Saturday, September 20, 2008

An Introduction to Sugar Free Cooking

Nowadays, a lot of people have been very conscious about lessening or removing sugar from foods in order to obtain and maintain slimmer figures, prevent dental problems and most importantly to manage blood sugar levels. I know it is very hard to stay off sugar, but there are simple ways to do it.

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Exercise For A Healthy Lifestyle

Exercising regularly is very important in staying healthy. It is good for the mind, body and soul. Studies show that people who stay active live longer and feel better.

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Skin Care and Aging

Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness. But the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and young looking is to stay out of the sun.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Myths on Losing Weight

Have you heard these famous lines?

“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!”
“Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!”
“Try the thigh buster and lose inches fast!”

And so on, and so on. With so many products and weight-loss theories out there, it is easy to get confused.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Serious Side Effects with Cancer Pain Drug

After receiving reports of deaths and other serious side effects, FDA is alerting consumers and health care professionals to concerns about the use of Fentora (fentanyl buccal) tablets, a potent opioid pain medication.

Click the link below to read more about FDA's important warning on cancer pain drugs.

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Things Allowed in the Plane

Air travelers may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

The following rules apply:

1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Avoiding Jet Lag

Jet lag is a temporary disorder as a result of the change in time zone when traveling. It causes disruption to our body clock, which may affect our physical, emotional and mental condition.

Click on the link below to read helpful tips on how to avoid jet lag:

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Saturday, September 13, 2008

Did You Know?

Do you want to increase your knowledge? Read this to learn more about the interesting facts of life.

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Friday, September 12, 2008

Are You A Victim of Identity Theft?

If you think you have become a victim of identity theft or fraud, act immediately to minimize the damage to your personal funds and financial accounts, as well as your reputation.

To get a list of actions to take, click on this link: http://www.ladolceliving.com/safety-101/what-should-i-do-if-i-become-a-victim-of-identity-theft.html

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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Money Saving Tips for Seniors

As a Senior Citizen, you can take advantage of all the discount privileges available to you. Many stores, hotels, theaters, restaurants, airlines and other establishments offer senior citizen discounts but do not advertise it.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Ways to Avoid Identitiy Theft

Identity theft is now being considered as one of the fastest growing crime in the nation. What is it? It is described as a crime when a person steals someone else’s personal information like social security, driver’s license, bank account, credit card information, and other valuable identifying information to commit fraud.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Protecting Your Home From Burglaries

Your home is considered a safe haven, but how safe are you in your own home?

Burglary is defined by the U.S Department of Justice as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft.

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Sunday, September 7, 2008

Senior Care Facility Checklist

Are you looking for a senior care facility for you or your aging loved one?

La Dolce Living has prepared a detailed Senior Care Checklist to help you determine the best senior care facility. This will assist you in comparing and evaluating various facilities that meet your specific needs. We highly recommend printing and taking this checklist with you when touring prospective facilities.

To view and print the Senior Care Checklist, click on this link: http://www.ladolceliving.com/senior-care/senior-care-facility-checklist.html

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Friday, September 5, 2008

Home Safety Guidelines for Seniors

Aging at home has been one of the most popular choices among seniors today. This is the reason why home safety should be a top priority to prevent injuries from happening. As people grow older, the danger of falling becomes more and more serious as it may cause injuries that may pose serious health risks.

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Tips on How to Lower Your Prescription Drug Costs

For a new prescription, don't buy a whole bottle but ask for just a few pills. You may have side effects from the medication and have to switch. If you buy just a few, you won't be stuck with a costly bottle of medicine you can't take. For ongoing conditions, buy medications in the largest quantities you can.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Common Signs and Symptoms of Cancer

Cancer can cause a variety of symptoms. Early detection and treatment are key to a successful cure of cancer. Diagnosing cancer at an early stage generally means that it can be treated since it is still small and less likely to have spread to other body parts.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Five Stages of Grief

Losing a person you love is very painful. Most of us will experience this at some point in our lives. During this very challenging time, it will be very helpful to have support from family and friends because they know and understand exactly how you feel.

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Monday, September 1, 2008

Toxic Key to Alzheimer's Isolated

According to the most recent study, Soluble Beta-Amyloid Protein Fragments May Damage Brain Cells.

Scientists have long questioned whether the abundant amounts of amyloid plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s actually caused the neurological disease or were a by-product of its progress.

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