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Elder Care West Palm Beach: Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk Do you have someone with whom you can yammer away caregiver stress? By Paula Spencer Scott It was a classic case of miscommunication. My sister-in-law — a.k.a. the mother of all caregivers, with six school-age kids and, at one time, three live-in elders — was under strict orders to call me at any [...]

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Elder Care West Palm Beach: September is National Afib Month

September is National Afib Month What is “Afib”? Learn More About Seniors and Atrial Fibrillation During National Afib Month? By Valerie VanBooven RN BSN National AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) month occurs annually in September. It is important for people who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation to understand what this diagnosis means and what to expect [...]

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Senior Care West Palm Beach: September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day

September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day: Faces of Dementia Today, in countries around the world, awareness is being raised about Alzheimer’s Disease and the plight of those afflicted with it. These awareness events range from forums to wine-tasting fundraisers, but in each country, local activists are coming together in order to emphasize the importance of [...]

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Senior Care West Palm Beach: Toll of Caring for Elderly Increases

Toll of Caring for Elderly Increases By KELLY GREENE A steep rise in people caring for elderly parents is taking a toll on the health and finances of many baby boomers, a new study says. Older caregivers who work and provide care to a parent at the same time are more likely than other workers [...]

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