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I recently visited my elderly parents and found their medications mixed together in pill containers. How can I prevent this from happening again?

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I had to deal with a similar situation with my own parents, and you're right to be concerned. Elderly people -- with or without dementia -- won’t ... Read More...

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Lifesaving Stroke Treatment

Posted July 11, 2008 12:02 AM

Why it's important to receive immediate medical care in the event of suffering a stroke.

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When and How to Get a Second Opinion

Posted July 1, 2008 7:24 PM
Because medicine is not an exact science, and many conditions can mimic the symptoms of other conditions, diagnosis can be difficult. As a result, getting a second opinion can be integral to making certain that the original diagnosis is correct. Read more...
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Are You Taking Drugs You Don’t Need?

Posted July 1, 2008 11:29 PM
The average older adult takes four to five prescription drugs and two over-the-counter drugs, and fills 12 to 17 prescriptions a year. Some of these medications are truly necessary, as people tend to have more health problems with age. But, the more medicines you take, the greater your risk of suffering an adverse drug reaction. Read more...
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Living with Cancer

Posted June 28, 2008 7:37 PM

A cancer diagnosis reshapes a family's world. If you're fighting cancer, you're experiencing a range of emotions from sorrow to hope. You have a number of questions about whether you're undergoing the right course of treatment, wondering if it will help make you better. Plus, you could be struggling to feel good in spite of the side effects that come with receiving chemotherapy.

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Ask About Arthritis

Started by on July 22, 2008
Here you'll find solutions, compassion, and support from others who are coping with arthritis too. Use this forum to share your own insight, or as a place where you can release pent-up frustrations with those who understand what you're going through. And if you don't have arthritis, but are helping to care for someone who does or have general advice to offer, your participation would also be appreciated.
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