Medical therapy is better for late treatment. People who arrive at the hospital a day or more after experiencing a heart attack might expect to receive an artery-opening angioplasty. But they shouldn’t, according to guidelines issued in 2007 based on evidence that angioplasty was no more beneficial than medical treatment in such cases.
New research indicates that older people who fall are more likely to have foot pain, bunions, or other foot problems. Everything from slippery throw rugs to poor lighting to side effects from medications has been implicated as contributing to the growing tendency to fall and hurt ourselves as we get older according to the Harvard Health Letter. Foot pain and problems? They get mentioned but are usually way down the list, according to the November 2011 issue of the Harvard Health Letter.
You may think the home just needs an extreme makeover, but hoarding is a mental health problem that can be complex and hard to treat. The problem of hoarding used to be largely out of sight. Compulsive hoarders typically avoid visitors and rarely seek help. But television shows such as Hoarders and Hoarding: Buried Alive have increased public awareness by presenting vivid pictures of hoarding to millions of viewers. Mental health professionals are also taking a fresh look at the problem, reports the November 2011 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.
Early diagnosis is key to preserving hearing. Hearing professionals recommend an annual hearing test. All eyes are on our ears in October, as both Audiology Awareness Month and Hearing Protection Month are observed by the hearing healthcare community. According to Hearing-Aid.com, anyone who suspects they may have a hearing problem is encouraged to make an appointment for a hearing test in October, when many hearing specialists will be offering free hearing evaluations.
Nutrition for the elderly is among the most important aspects of aging. But mealtime challenges such as loneliness, lack of companionship and cooking for one can threaten an older adult’s health and well-being. The Home Instead Senior Care® network has launched the Craving CompanionshipSM program to promote healthy aging through nutrition and companionship so family caregivers can rest assured that their seniors are not in jeopardy.
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Medical therapy is better for late treatment. People who arrive at the hospital a day or more after experiencing a heart attack might expect to receive an artery-opening angioplasty. But they shouldn’t, according to guidelines issued in 2007 based on evidence that angioplasty was no more beneficial than medical treatment in such cases.
New research indicates that older people who fall are more likely to have foot pain, bunions, or other foot problems. Everything from slippery throw rugs to poor lighting to side effects from medications has been implicated as contributing to the growing tendency to fall and hurt ourselves as we get older according to the Harvard Health Letter. Foot pain and problems? They get mentioned but are usually way down the list, according to the November 2011 issue of the Harvard Health Letter.
You may think the home just needs an extreme makeover, but hoarding is a mental health problem that can be complex and hard to treat. The problem of hoarding used to be largely out of sight. Compulsive hoarders typically avoid visitors and rarely seek help. But television shows such as Hoarders and Hoarding: Buried Alive have increased public awareness by presenting vivid pictures of hoarding to millions of viewers. Mental health professionals are also taking a fresh look at the problem, reports the November 2011 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.
Early diagnosis is key to preserving hearing. Hearing professionals recommend an annual hearing test. All eyes are on our ears in October, as both Audiology Awareness Month and Hearing Protection Month are observed by the hearing healthcare community. According to 
Nutrition for the elderly is among the most important aspects of aging. But mealtime challenges such as loneliness, lack of companionship and cooking for one can threaten an older adult’s health and well-being. The Home Instead Senior Care® network has launched the Craving CompanionshipSM program to promote healthy aging through nutrition and companionship so family caregivers can rest assured that their seniors are not in jeopardy.