When it comes to end-of-life choices, patients with advanced cancer valued avoiding severe pain or dying at home over extending their life by one year or receiving high-quality health care, research has shown. Investigators from the Lien Centre for Palliative Care (LCPC) and collaborators from the National Cancer Centre Singapore, published their finding in the… Continue reading Dying Patients Don’t Always Want a Longer Life
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Taking the Right Precautions for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s
More than 15 million Americans – usually family members or friends – provide unpaid caregiving to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a 2014 report by the Alzheimer’s Association. Although it’s wonderful so many are willing to assume that responsibility, it’s also important they take steps to make sure the… Continue reading Taking the Right Precautions for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s
Can Financial Incentives Solve Persistent Senior-Health Issues?
A unique, interview-style study has zeroed in on financial and educational issues that need more attention as older adults go from hospital to rehabilitation centers to home – and too often back again. A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that the participants in the interviews called for better attention in preventing errors… Continue reading Can Financial Incentives Solve Persistent Senior-Health Issues?
The Best Ways to Avoid Falls
Many things can cause a fall. Your eyesight, hearing, and reflexes might not be as sharp as they were when you were younger. Diabetes, heart disease, or problems with your thyroid, nerves, feet, or blood vessels can affect your balance. Some medicines can cause you to feel dizzy or sleepy, making you more likely to… Continue reading The Best Ways to Avoid Falls