The Age-Appropriate Doctor’s Appointment: Making the Most of It: Part I
October 27, 2010 by admin
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This week, we introduce a new 7 part series The Age-Appropriate Doctor’s Appointment: Making the Most of It. The series is brought to you by Dr. Mark Lachs, author of Treat Me, Not My Age: A Doctor’s Guide to Getting the Best Care as You or a Loved One Gets Older. Dr. Mark Lachs is [...]
Clean on
October 20, 2010 by admin
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Picture Source: Amazon.com Have company coming over this weekend and need to start cleaning? Well, here’s a good cleaning tip that will help you, your back, and your joints. Use long handled cleaning tools when possible to reduce the amount of bending and reaching you do when cleaning.
Tip for Aging in Place Week
October 13, 2010 by admin
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Picture Source: Able data.com Is safety an issue in the bathroom? Consider installing grab bars. They can be beneficial in the tub/shower as well as on the wall next to the commode. They come in all shapes and sizes. Check out these sites to see more types of grab bars. Knobsandhardware.com, Sugar Hill Building & Design, LLC, [...]
Medline Plus
October 6, 2010 by admin
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This week’s tip is another great website. Medline Plus is the National Institutes of Health’s site for patients and their families. The site provides free information about medical conditions and diseases in language that is easy to understand. It also offers interactive health tutorials about a wide range of health related topics/conditions.
