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AnswersForCare™Learn about Heart Disease – Take Action, Quick Guide to Healthy Living series by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthfinder.gov. Covers basics of heart disease, risk factors, and immediate action items toward prevention: get your blood pressure . . . → Read More: Learn about Heart Disease – Take Action, Quick Guide to Healthy Living  Eating Fish Can Improve Memory and Prevent Stroke, by Martin Mak. Read Article… Eating Fish Can Improve Memory and Prevent Stroke Heart Disease – Prevention & Wellness Articles on prevention of heart disease by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthfinder.gov. View Info… Green tea may help prevent strokes, not cancer, MSNBC, Health/ Diet & Nutrition Five cups a day of green tea greatly reduced heart disease in Japan, a study found. Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS, A pamphlet by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Discusses some facts and warnings about using aspirin to lower the risk of heart attack and clot-related . . . → Read More: Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, by World Health Organization. Chart and graphs with map, showing incidence globally of different treatments for heart disease. »View Info (pdf): Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, World Health Organization Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease, A 68 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains an introduction to heart disease, risk factors, . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease, a 4 page summary brochure by National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Summarizes treatments including lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, not . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease What Are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents? By American Heart Association. Discussion of some of the more common medications used for treating heard disease. »View Info Long-Term Care Insurance, National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Excellent information provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services on: What is long-term care insurance? Coverage and . . . → Read More: Long-Term Care Insurance Heart Disease Drug Information, HealthCentral.com Links to information on several different medications commonly prescribed for heart disease. Every person is different, so your treatment will be tailored to your needs, and you should consult your doctor. But, this may . . . → Read More: Heart Disease Drug Information Heart Surgery, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. Links to extensive information on heart surgery, including basics, specific conditions, rehabilitation and recovery, and more. »View Info Information on Various Treatments for Heart Disease, from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including: »How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated? »How Is Angina Treated? »What Is . . . → Read More: Information on Various Treatments for Heart Disease Family Caregiving for Patients With Stroke — Review and Analysis, Han and Haley, © American Heart Institute, Inc. Reports on scientific studies done on the burdens on family caregivers for elderly stroke patients. Concludes that, “Evidence to date clearly . . . → Read More: Family Caregiving for Patients With Stroke Antibiotics Research Subsidies Weighed by U.S., The New York Times, Published: November 5, 2010 Concerned about an impending public health crisis, government officials are considering offering financial incentives to the pharmaceutical industry, such as tax breaks and patent extensions, . . . → Read More: Antibiotics Research Subsidies Weighed by U.S. Fact Sheet by the Family Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving, a nonprofit organization. “This Fact Sheet is not intended to provide a comprehensive planning tool. It outlines areas we need to think about and resources that can help, . . . → Read More: End-of-Life Decision-Making Advice for the family caregiver in taking on the role of financial caretaker for your loved one with Azheimer’s Disease. The New York Times, November 6, 2010. Family members need to plan and prepare to take on their new . . . → Read More: Stepping In for a Parent With Alzheimer’s Living with Advanced Congestive Heart Failure: A Guide for Family Caregivers, by The Washington Home Center for Palliative Care Studies, A Division of RAND Corporation, (formerly the Rand Center to Improve Care of the Dying). A serious and in . . . → Read More: Living with Advanced Congestive Heart Failure: A Guide for Family Caregivers If You are Caring for Someone with Heart Disease – Tips to help you cope, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthfinder.gov. One suggestion is to keep a caregiver’s journal, with one page dedicated to listing your own . . . → Read More: If You are Caring for Someone with Heart Disease – Tips to help you cope Heart of Caregiving, By The American Heart Association. Advice from the American Heart Association for caregivers of patients disabled by heart disease, heart attack or stroke. »View Info Heart Attack Survival Plan, a Wallet card to fill out with information for emergency personnel, such as medications your loved one is taking, allergies, name and emergency contact information for yourself or other caregivers, and a short reminder list . . . → Read More: Heart Attack Survival Plan Forum (online discussion) for caregivers of patients with heart disease – on the website of the American Heart Association. »View Info Family cardiac caregivers may have higher heart disease risk, Press release by the American Heart Association. Report on a study finding that stress and depression may play an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease. Stress and depression . . . → Read More: Family cardiac caregivers may have higher heart disease risk MedlinePlus on Alzheimer’s Disease. Website by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. A good place to start. Contains all the basic information on Alzheimer’s Disease, its nature, causes, statistics, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and . . . → Read More: MedlinePlus on Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s and Dementia Overview, by the Cleveland Clinic Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia by the Cleveland Clinic, including What it is, causes, occurrence, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and risk factors, and other introductory information. »View Info Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease, The Essential Resource for Treatment, Coping and Caregiving (Hardcover), by the Mayo Clinic. A classic source on Alzheimer’s Disease, what is it, causes, symptoms and diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and information for caregivers of . . . → Read More: Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease A Guide to Alzheimer’s, by Harvard Medical School Available for purchase from Harvard Medical School. As described by Harvard, “The information in this guide includes help for family members and caregivers, as well as for the individuals with Alzheimer’s. . . . → Read More: A Guide to Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: Understanding the Differences, From Helpguide.org. Helpful basic information on the causes . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: Understanding the Differences Differentiating among Depression, Delirium, and Dementia in Elderly Patients, Virtual Mentor, American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, »View Info Finding Alzheimer’s Before a Mind Fails, NYTimes.com, Alzheimer’s seems to strike suddenly in old age, but scientists believe it begins long before symptoms occur. »Read More Dementia—Is This Dementia and What Does It Mean? by Family Caregiver Alliance Information on symptoms and diagnosis of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type. »View Info Alzheimer’s Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Stages, a discussion by Helpguide.org, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Rotary Club of Santa Monica. »View Info Alzheimers Disease: Diagnosis Overview – Cleveland Clinic, Information from the Cleveland Clinic on symptoms and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. »View Info Good basic information on caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, from the National Institutes of Health: Senior Health Website. Includes links to information on Home Care, Residential Care, Safety Issues, Frequently Asked Questions, Videos, and medical information from MedlinePlus. . . . → Read More: NIHSeniorHealth: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s – Table of contents Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms and Diagnosis, NIH Senior Health website, National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Health, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Also contains good, basic information on Alzheimer’s Disease defined, causes . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms and Diagnosis Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease Early On, Science Daily, A scientific discovery about decreased levels of a certain brain chemical in those with early stage Alzheimer’s may improve the earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementias and help patients make decisions about how . . . → Read More: Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease Early On 10 Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, ThirdAge, A list of 10 symptoms that may predict Alzheimer’s. »View Info Common Refractive Errors (Vision Loss) that occur naturally with aging, and are correctible with eyeglasses: Nearsightedness (Myopia) by MayoClinic.com »View Info Farsightedness (Hyperopia) by MayoClinic.com »View Info Astigmatism by MayoClinic.com »View Info Presbyopia (inability to focus close up as . . . → Read More: Correctible Vision Loss Cataract — NIH Senior Health, a tutorial on cataract by the National Institutes of Health, Senior Health. Defines cataract, which is one of the most common conditions facing older adults, and discusses the development and risk factors, symptoms and . . . → Read More: A Tutorial on Cataract Glaucoma — NIH Senior Health, a tutorial on glaucoma by the National Institutes of Health, Senior Health. Defines glaucoma, which is one of the most common conditions facing older adults, and discusses the causes and risk factors, symptoms and . . . → Read More: A Tutorial on Glaucoma Age-related Macular Degeneration – NIH Senior Health, tutorial on diabetic retinopathy by the National Institutes of Health, Senior Health. Defines diabetic retinopathy, which is one of the most common eyesight problems facing older adults, and discusses the causes and . . . → Read More: Age-related Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy, MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Facts about the definitions, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this leading cause of visual impairment in the elderly. . . . → Read More: Diabetic Retinopathy Eyes and Vision, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Comprehensive list with links to information on all of the many potential medical problems relating to the eyes and vision. . . . → Read More: Eyes and Vision Links Vision Problems in Aging Adults, Cleveland Clinic. List and brief medical description of the several eye problems that become more common among people as they age. »View Info Cataract, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This website provides links to detailed information on cararact, a condition involving a clouding of the lens in the eye, impairing vision. . . . → Read More: Cataract Facts Glaucoma, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This website provides links to detailed information on glaucoma, a leading eye problem for the elderly – which is a leading cause . . . → Read More: Glaucoma Facts Vision Loss and Other Eye Diseases, Aging in The Know by American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging. Overview of the four major types of eye diseases that commonly cause vision problems in older adults: cataracts, macular degeneration, . . . → Read More: Vision Loss and Other Eye Diseases Aging and Your Eyes, Cleveland Clinic. Discussion of the medical aspects of several types of common age-related eye problems, as well as three suggestions for preventing eye problems: (1) see your family doctor regularly to check for diseases like . . . → Read More: Aging and Your Eyes Alzheimer’s Treatment and Prevention: How to Prevent or Slow Alzheimer’s Disease, from Helpguide.org. “Although there are no magic solutions, tantalizing new evidence suggests it may be possible to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease through a combination . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s Treatment and Prevention: How to Prevent or Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer’s patients, Reuters, UK. A study cited at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s in Chicago, found that early Alzheimer’s patients who exercised regularly experienced less mental decline in the parts of the brain that control . . . → Read More: Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer’s patients Introduction to the 4 Pillars of Prevention, by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation. Discussion of the four pillars of prevention of Alzheimer’s, which include diet and vitamins, stress management, exercise, and pharmaceuticals. Dementia – Causes & Risk Factors, by Healthwise (Published on Yahoo Health). 128 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias . . . Safely, Naturally, Inexpensively! A discussion of natural, non-pharmaceutical steps to take toward preventing Alzheimer’s. Why Ballroom Dancing is Good for You: Mentally and Physically, by Tai-Hyung Kwon, Ph.D., Amateur Dancer Magazine. Cites a scientific study finding that of all exercises, only ballroom dancing significantly decreased the chances of getting . . . → Read More: Why Ballroom Dancing is Good for You: Mentally and Physically This article by AARP discusses the benefits of dancing for health in general, and cites research from the New England Journal of Medicine finding that ballroom dancing at least twice per week made people less likely to develop . . . → Read More: Let’s Dance to Health, by AARP By the Mayo Clinic. Good introductory discussion of how Alzheimer’s is treated, once diagnosed. By the Cleveland Clinic: Exercise and Alzheimer’s Disease: Read more… Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments – by Cleveland Clinic. A discussion of the medicines typically used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and to attempt to slow the progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s Treatment: Medications and Approaches Used in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, By Carrie Hill, PhD, found on About.com. Treatment options for Alzheimer’s, found on About.com. Treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease, including drugs, daycare, hormones, surgery and support, Treatments, by the Alzheimer’s Association. Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, but drug and non-drug treatments may help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Alternative Treatments, by The Alzheimer’s Association. Includes discussions of concerns with alternative remedies, Coenzyme Q10, Coral calcium, Ginkgo biloba, Huperzine A, Omega-3 fatty acids, Phosphatidylserine, and more. Advances in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, by Philip D. Sloane, M.D., M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Chapel Hill, North Carolina, American Family Physician, published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Includes . . . → Read More: Advances in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease, Website of the Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability. Contains good links to National Institutes of Health – Clinical Trials, Northwestern University website on treatments, Intellihealth website on treatments, Alzheimer’s Organization on clinical trials, and . . . → Read More: Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Guide, Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center, by the National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Institutes of Health. Very good comprehensive links to additional information and resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care: Tips, Activities, and Long-Term Care Options. Helpful information for Alzheimer’s caregivers from HelpGuide.org, a nonprofit organization. View Info: Learn More about How to Deal with Challenging Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Behaviors in our Section on How to Deal with Difficult Elderly Behavior. By the Alzheimer’s Association. Read a Checklist of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, prepared by the Alzheimer’s Association. Along with the advice of a doctor, these signs are critical to detecting Alzheimer’s. If you have more questions about . . . → Read More: Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s care: Simple tips for daily tasks, by the Mayo Clinic Staff. Tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers by the Mayo Clinic. Alzheimer’s caregiving takes patience and flexibility. To reduce frustration, consider these tips for daily tasks — from limiting choices . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s care: Simple tips for daily tasks Alzheimer’s Caregivers, NIH Senior Health website, National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Health, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Good links to information and resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers. Alzheimer’s Disease: Questions and Answers for Caregivers – Cleveland Clinic. Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support– Perfectionism Can Be Bad for You, by Mark Matloff Read the article: Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support – Perfectionism Can Be Bad for You How to cope as an Alzheimer’s caregiver: in ‘Measure of the Heart’ Mary Ellen Geist shares tips from her experiences. Read more…. Discover How to Become a Successful Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver »View Info (pdf): Discover How to Become a Successful Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Ways To Show Your Support of the Alzheimer’s Patient and Caregiver. »Read more: Ways To Show Your Support of the Alzheimer’s Patient and Caregiver From VoA: A new study produced by the Alzheimer’s Association and Maria Shriver, shows that women end up bearing most of the burden of Alzheimer’s Disease – as caregivers, advocates for those with the disease and as victims of . . . → Read More: Study Shows Alzheimer’s Hits Women Hardest The Question Alzheimer’s Caregivers Ask: “Am I Going Crazy?” A presentation of some of the concerns that Alzheimer’s caregivers face. »View Info: The Question Alzheimer’s Caregivers Ask – Am I Going Crazy Alzheimer’s care classes help, but few have time. Many struggle to balance work, challenges of tending to family with disease, Associated Press, featured by MSNBC, (“A skyrocketing problem. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s care classes help, but few have time; Many struggle to balance work, challenges of tending to family with disease The Miami Herald, September 21, 2010 Thoughtful story, published on national Alzheimer’s Day, about the need for a higher standard of care for patients with Alzheimer’s: “Today, more than five million Americans face the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, more . . . → Read More: We must reevaluate our standards on Alzheimer’s and dementia care Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: Roles, Experiences, Supports and Coping; A Literature Review, by The Ontario Dementia Caregiver Needs Project, 2004, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. »View Info: Caregivers of Persons with Dementia – Roles, Experiences, Supports and Coping . . . → Read More: Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: Roles, Experiences, Supports and Coping Deeper Into The Soul: Beyond Dementia and Alzheimer’s Towards Forgetfulness Care, by Nader Robert Shabahangi, Ph.D. & Bogna Szymkiewicz, Ph.D., Elders Academy Press. A thoughtful book, inviting us to shift our attitudes toward dementia patients to include openness, curiosity, . . . → Read More: Deeper Into The Soul: Beyond Dementia and Alzheimer’s Towards Forgetfulness Care Dealing With the Cost of Alzheimer’s, The Wall Street Journal Online. The cost of Alzheimer’s is proving much higher than most family caregivers imagine. Some of the expenses usually required include 24 hour a day private duty care, because . . . → Read More: Dealing With the Cost of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Caregiver Guide, by MedicineNet.com Links to good information on some of the common questions faced by caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients, including: * Tips for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease * Dealing with the diagnosis of . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Caregiver Guide Signs of Eye Problems in Adults,The Vision Learning Center, Prevent Blindness America, PreventBlindness.org. Checklist of changes in your eyes or vision that should be investigated further, and a further list of symptoms that may indicate a potentially serious problem . . . → Read More: Signs of Eye Problems in Adults Facts About Cataract: Symptoms and Detection, National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes a list of the symptoms of cataract and the eye examinations involved in its detection. »View . . . → Read More: Facts About Cataract Facts About Glaucoma: Symptoms and Detection, National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes a list of the symptoms of glaucoma and the eye examinations involved in its detection. »View . . . → Read More: Facts About Glaucoma Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Symptoms and Detection, National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes a list of the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the eye examinations involved . . . → Read More: Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms and Detection, National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes a list of the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and the eye examinations involved in its detection. . . . → Read More: Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy Do You Have Low Vision? Interactive quiz from the National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health, to help you recognize the symptoms of low vision. Links to a website with information on the definition and what you should . . . → Read More: Interactive Quiz from the National Eye Institute Eye exams: What to expect, MayoClinic.com. Regular eye exams can detect eye problems at an early stage when they are most treatable. This article explains the types of eye specialists and what is involved in an eye exam. »View . . . → Read More: Eye Exams: What to expect Eye Disease Simulations, National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health. Shows a scene as it might be viewed by someone with normal vision, and the same scene as it might be viewed by someone with • Age-Related Macular . . . → Read More: Eye Disease Simulations Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders, Merck Medical Manual, Home Edition: Symptoms Diagnosis Eye Problems, F amilyDoctor.org, site of American Academy of Family Physicians. A diagnostic chart showing a list of several symptoms of eye problems, pointing for each to the likely diagnosis, and self-care or medical care action to be taken. . . . → Read More: Eye Problems and Diagnosis Chart Tips for Safe Fun in the Sun, EyeSmart, a website of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Stresses the importance of protecting eyes from harmful rays of the sun, by wearing sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats. Reports that, “Studies show that . . . → Read More: Tips for Safe Fun in the Sun Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble; The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds, HealthDay, U.S. News & World Report, October 14, 2008. »View Info Eye Exams: What to Expect,EyeCare America, a Program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Opthalmology. Recommends that seniors age 65 and over should have complete eye exams by their Eye M.D. every one to two years to . . . → Read More: Eye Exams: What to Expect Vision Problems: Prevention, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Institutes of Health. In addition to regular eye checkups, the following steps can help prevent eye and vision problems: Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Don’t smoke. Limit how . . . → Read More: Prevent Vision Problems A recent international report about Alzheimer’s disease suggests that the global economic impact of dementia costs about $604 billion or 1% of the global Gross Domestic Product, indicating that the financial toll of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s is . . . → Read More: Alzheimers Has Hefty Global Price Tag: World Alzheimer Report Findings According to a recent article in the New York Times, new research indicates that one of the first signs of developing dementia/Alzheimer’s is an inability to understand money, credit, contracts and agreements. This severly affects not only the person’s family, but . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s Warning Sign: Money Problems Predict a Vanishing Mind National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 11 page booklet with basic advice for caregivers of cancer patients. Focuses on cancer generally, as opposed to skin cancer, but contains valuable self-care tips . . . → Read More: Support for Cancer Caregivers: Caring for the Caregiver |
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