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Mayo Clinic Discusses How Antibiotics Can Cause Diarrhea

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, by the Mayo Clinic. A discussion of how antibiotics can cause diarrhea, colitis and C-Dif, a very difficult to cure extreme diarrhea. This is an important reason to beware of treating UTI’s with overuse of antibiotics. »View . . . → Read More: Mayo Clinic Discusses How Antibiotics Can Cause Diarrhea

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Changes in Elderly Behavior May Indicate Onset of a UTI

A Place for Mom, Inc. Makes the point that the most apparent symptom of onset of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the elderly is a rather sudden change in behavior. Confusion, extreme irritability, incontinence, or not being able . . . → Read More: Changes in Elderly Behavior May Indicate Onset of a UTI

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Incontinence in the Elderly: What a Caregiver Should Know

Incontinence in the Elderly: What a Caregiver Should Know, NBC Los Angeles/ Health. Discusses the common problem of incontinence among the elderly, and its incidence, causes, diagnosis and treatments. Makes the important point that urinary incontinence can cause urinary . . . → Read More: Incontinence in the Elderly: What a Caregiver Should Know

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Facts About Urinary Tract Infection That Caregivers Should Know

Urinary Tract Infection Can Lead to Serious Problems in the Elderly, Extension.org, an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States. Facts about urinary tract infections in the elderly that caregivers should know, including: “Urinary tract infections are . . . → Read More: Facts About Urinary Tract Infection That Caregivers Should Know

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Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Alzheimer’s Disease

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Alzheimer’s Disease, About.com. Discusses the symptoms of urinary tract infection in the elderly, a significant problem for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It is important that the caregiver be able to recognize the . . . → Read More: Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Tips for Family Caregivers on Dealing With Delusional Behavior

Deal With Delusions and Dementia; Tips for Family Caregivers on Dealing With Delusional Behavior, Suite101.com. Tips for the caregiver of a senior with dementia who begins to exhibit delusional behavior. The first step is to rule out any physical . . . → Read More: Tips for Family Caregivers on Dealing With Delusional Behavior

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Obesity

From the Broward Health Library “People can become obese by taking in more calories than they burn. Obesity also appears to be influenced by genetics. This video discusses the health risks associated with obesity and what treatment and lifestyle . . . → Read More: Obesity

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Eldercare at Home

From The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, a Home Care Book to help the family caregiver solve caregiving problems that arise in caring for your elderly loved one at home. For each of a long list of potential . . . → Read More: Eldercare at Home

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There’s No Place Like Home—For Growing Old: Tips from the National Institute on Aging

National Institute On Aging, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 6 page PDF document, providing tips for the family caregiver on how to help your older relatives stay in their home. Includes information on: . . . → Read More: There’s No Place Like Home—For Growing Old: Tips from the National Institute on Aging

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Helpful hints: If Care is Needed at Home

From MetLife Mature Market Institute. Assess your family member’s needs, seek the advise of a professional if needed, selecting a care provider, make sure to check references, make sure the care provider is aware of any special care needs, . . . → Read More: Helpful hints: If Care is Needed at Home

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Hiring an Independent Caregiver

A 12 page booklet by MetLife in cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving, above, under Selecting a Home Health Agency or Private Duty Aide…. Read more…

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Hiring Home Care Help

From National Caregivers Library A checklist for hiring help on your own Tips for interviewing with the prospective home care worker A checklist for once you have hired a home care worker »View Info

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Caregiver University: Working Successfully with Home Care Services

by Family Caregiver Alliance. Tips for the family caregiver on how to work with, monitor and manage home health care services, once contracted. »View Info

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Five Tips For Choosing A Non-Medical, Personal Care Provider

July 17, 2008, From Franchising.com. Five key, common sense tips for selecting home health care-help. »View Info

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Background Checks for Live In Caregivers, by Lincoln Nguyen

It is always a good idea to get a background check on individuals you plan to hire to take care of your elderly family member. Services such as Lexis-Nexus and Intelius provide criminal background checks for a minimal fee. . . . → Read More: Background Checks for Live In Caregivers, by Lincoln Nguyen

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How to Obtain a Background Check on an Applicant for a Caregiving Position?

If the applicant consents in writing, you can retain an independent company to perform a background check. Several private companies are in the business of providing such background checks. Here is one: »View Info Please let HelpingYouCare.com know of . . . → Read More: How to Obtain a Background Check on an Applicant for a Caregiving Position?

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5 Things you can do to prevent infection

Brochure by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Helpful tips for the family caregiver to be aware of and implement. In summary, these include: (1) Clean your hands with soap and warm water, (2) make sure health . . . → Read More: 5 Things you can do to prevent infection

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Emerging Trends in Medical Device Technology: Home Is Where the Heart Monitor Is

By Carol Lewis, for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine “Medical devices, products and technologies are converging to revolutionize home- and self-care health systems in the United States, making it possible for people to play a . . . → Read More: Emerging Trends in Medical Device Technology: Home Is Where the Heart Monitor Is

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Evaluating Physicians Who Offer House Calls: A Guide for Patients and Families

By: Eric Baron, MD From American Academy of Home Care Physicians How to protect yourself and your family. Some questions to ask. How to recognize high-quality house call medical groups. Physicians and Medical Groups specializing in house calls have . . . → Read More: Evaluating Physicians Who Offer House Calls: A Guide for Patients and Families

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Patient Safety

From Medline Plus (a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health Tens of thousands of people die in U.S. hospitals each year as the result of lapses in patient safety Things you . . . → Read More: Patient Safety

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What is Adult Day Care?

From the Department of Health & Human Services (Eldercare Locator). Fact Sheet: What is adult day care? How do adult day care centers operate? Who can benefit from adult day care? What should I look for in an adult . . . → Read More: What is Adult Day Care?

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Older Consumers Safety Checklist

From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Among adults 65 years and older, falls and fires are two leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths. For a checklist on preventing falls and fire deaths and injuries… »View Info (pdf)

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Adult Day Care Centers: A Guide to Options and Selecting the Best Center for Your Needs

by HelpGuide.org. If you are caring for your elderly loved one at home, an adult day care center may provide an important resource, both for the stimulation and well-being of your elder and for needed respite for you. This . . . → Read More: Adult Day Care Centers: A Guide to Options and Selecting the Best Center for Your Needs

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So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers

By the National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Institutes of Health. A 48 page PDF document, providing answers to 20 key questions for long-distance caregivers, such as: How will I know if help is needed? What can I really . . . → Read More: So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers

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Caring From a Distance

Service Directories Where to get help Web and Phone-Based Helplines Eldercare Locator Geriatric Care Managers From Caring From a Distance (CFAD.org) »View Info

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Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers

From Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on Caregiving: »View Info

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Long Distance Caregiving

a 20 page booklet, part of the “Since You Care” series by MetLife in cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving. Helpful information for long-distance caregivers. »View Info

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How Will I Know Mom and Dad are Okay? Staying “IN TOUCH” in Crisis Situations

A 6 page brochure by the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as re-published by the Senior Information and Assistance Service of Pierce County, Washington. This brochure outlines how families can stay in touch with . . . → Read More: How Will I Know Mom and Dad are Okay? Staying “IN TOUCH” in Crisis Situations

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The Joint Commission Selecting a Health Care Provider: Helping You Choose Quality Home Care and Hospice Services

by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization which evaluates (by performance based standards) and accredits over 15,000 healthcare organizations in the U.S., including hospitals, home health care, hospice providers, nursing . . . → Read More: The Joint Commission Selecting a Health Care Provider: Helping You Choose Quality Home Care and Hospice Services

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Eldercare Locator Fact Sheet: What Is Home Health Care?

From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. An introduction to the Home Health Care Industry, what services are provided, when is home health care appropriate, and tips for the caregiver on how to make sure that home . . . → Read More: Eldercare Locator Fact Sheet: What Is Home Health Care?

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How Do I Select the Right Home Care Provider?

Consumer Information from the National Association For Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), a primary industry association for the home health care industry. Provides “a checklist of questions to ask [potential home health care] providers and other individuals who may . . . → Read More: How Do I Select the Right Home Care Provider?

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Quality Check® search engine provided by the Joint Commission

The Joint Commission also provides a Quality Check® service, which is a search engine where you can find the Joint Commission’s evaluation of the healthcare organization you are considering. Accredited facilities are designated by the “Gold Seal” of the . . . → Read More: Quality Check® search engine provided by the Joint Commission

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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Health Care

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan. Basic information about Home Health Care and the types of Home Health Care providers, including some questions you may want to ask a prospective home health care agency. »View Info

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Home care services: Questions to ask

From MayoClinic.com Questions to ask about an agency’s qualifications and about the quality of care it provides, such as: Are the caregivers bonded and insured? Questions about costs such as, Is the agency approved or accepted by your HMO . . . → Read More: Home care services: Questions to ask

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Medicare – Home Health Compare

Provided online by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at medicare.gov, the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. This tool provides you with information on how well the home health agencies in your area care . . . → Read More: Medicare – Home Health Compare

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How Do I Hire a Home Care Employee?

From the National Family Caregiver Support Program, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Determining the Type of Care You Need: Housekeepers or Chore Workers, A Homemaker, A Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Assistant, Or Nurses Aide General Eligibility . . . → Read More: How Do I Hire a Home Care Employee?

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Hiring an Independent Caregiver

a 12 page booklet by MetLife in cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving. An excellent discussion of how to go about finding and hiring your own independent caregiver to care for your elder at home. Includes issues to . . . → Read More: Hiring an Independent Caregiver

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A checklist for interviewing caregivers

by Marsha Seff, Union Tribune, July 26, 2008, from SignOnSanDiego.com. A checklist of questions to ask health care agencies, and a separate checklist of questions to ask independent caregivers, when interviewing to hire care-help at home. »View Info

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Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide on a Private Duty Caregiver

From The National Private Duty Association (NPDA), a trade association for private duty home health agencies and workers. When selecting a home care agency, here are some questions you should ask, research and consider. Also includes links to information . . . → Read More: Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide on a Private Duty Caregiver

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Who Provides Home Care?

From the National Association For Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), a primary industry association for the home health care industry. Provides a good introduction to the home health care industry and the types of services and resources available. Includes . . . → Read More: Who Provides Home Care?

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Caring for your Parents Home Care

A 10 page pamphlet from the NY State Office for the Aging website, produced in connection with pbs.org/caringforyourparents, and by the WGBH Educational Foundation and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Provides introductory information on topics, such as: What is . . . → Read More: Caring for your Parents Home Care

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Services to Help Seniors Stay at Home: Tips for locating and choosing home care service providers

From Helpguide.org. Good basic information on topics such as: What is home care? Types of services available for seniors living at home, and Costs of home care. Also contains links to additional resources, including how to find home health . . . → Read More: Services to Help Seniors Stay at Home: Tips for locating and choosing home care service providers

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Home Health Care in Florida

Consumer Awareness Brochure by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which is designated as the chief health policy and planning entity for the State [of Florida] and licenses and regulates health care facilities and health maintenance organizations . . . → Read More: Home Health Care in Florida

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Alternatives to Nursing Home Care: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. “PACE is an optional benefit under both Medicare and Medicaid that focuses entirely on older people, who are frail enough to meet their State’s standards for nursing home care. It features comprehensive . . . → Read More: Alternatives to Nursing Home Care: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

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Social Managed Care Plan

From U.S. Department of Health & Human Services As Alternatives to Nursing Home Care Medicare offers limited access to programs for beneficiaries who need a comprehensive medical and social service delivery system. A Social Managed Care Plan, available in . . . → Read More: Social Managed Care Plan

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2010 NaviNet Healthcare Forum: Nation’s Leading Health Plans to Discuss Industry Trends and How to Leverage Technology to Succeed in a Time of Change

“NaviNet, America’s largest real-time healthcare communications network, welcomes healthcare visionaries to the 2010 NaviNet Healthcare Forum at The Liberty Hotel in Boston on October 11-12, 2010. The event will bring together leading national, commercial, Blue and Medicaid health . . . → Read More: 2010 NaviNet Healthcare Forum: Nation’s Leading Health Plans to Discuss Industry Trends and How to Leverage Technology to Succeed in a Time of Change

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Depression in Older Adults

Depression in Older Adults and the Elderly: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help, by Helpguide.org. Good overall discussion of depression in the elderly, which is a pervasive problem of aging, yet often not recognized. This results in only a . . . → Read More: Depression in Older Adults

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Depression: A Good Basic Introduction

Depression, by MedlinePlus, a Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH, a component of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Good basic introduction to what is depression, its definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, with . . . → Read More: Depression: A Good Basic Introduction

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Understanding Depression

Understanding Depression, by Helpguide.org. General discussion of what is depression, its definition, causes, nature and symptoms. »View Info

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What is Depression? By American Academy of Family Physicians

Depression: What is Depression? By American Academy of Family Physicians, FamilyDoctor.org. Overview of depression, its nature, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and tips for getting through it, with good links to other resources for depression. »View Info

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Depression in Older Adults

Depression in Older Adults, from Chapter 5 of Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service. Discusses the clinical diagnosis of “Major” and “Minor” depression, Late-Onset Depression (in older adults) and its incidence and prevalence, . . . → Read More: Depression in Older Adults

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Depression in Older Persons, by the National Alliance

Depression in Older Persons, by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nami.org. Good discussion of the common occurrence of depression in later life, why it often goes untreated and the consequences of lack of treatment. Mentions the fact that . . . → Read More: Depression in Older Persons, by the National Alliance

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Late Life Depression: A Fact Sheet

Late Life Depression; A Fact Sheet, , by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, gmhfonline.org. A good overview of depression in the elderly, including the medical definition and symptoms of depression, and its causes, consequences, costs, and treatments. Includes a . . . → Read More: Late Life Depression: A Fact Sheet

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Alzheimers Disease – The Zen and the Art of Coping With Alzheimers

From New York Times, Health. Notes on the common wisdom in how to deal with the difficult behavior that typifies Alzheimer’s Disease. “Basically go with the flow.” Don’t fight with your senior loved one. Say something that acknowledges his . . . → Read More: Alzheimers Disease – The Zen and the Art of Coping With Alzheimers

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Over 2 Million People Over the Age of 65 Are Depressed

Depression in the Elderly, , by Rafi Kevorkian, M.D., Fellow, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine. Found on TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow.com, articles. References estimates that over 2 million people over the age of 65 in the U.S. . . . → Read More: Over 2 Million People Over the Age of 65 Are Depressed

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Guide to Diagnosing Depression

How Is Depression Diagnosed? InteliHealth.com. Medical content reviewed by the Faculty of the Harvard Medical School. »View Info

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Depression Symptoms in the Elderly

Depression In The Elderly Is Complicated But Treatable, From The Harvard Mental Health Letter. Reprinted in MedicalNewstoday.com. Mentions that symptoms of depression may differ in the elderly from those in younger adults. »View Info

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Geriatric Depression Scale

Geriatric Depression Scale, provides explanation and links to a short form and longer form “mood assessment scale”/ questionnaire (in various languages) offered by two Stanford professors as a rough diagnostic test for whether an elderly person may be depressed. . . . → Read More: Geriatric Depression Scale

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Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the Elderly, MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, by MedlinePlus, a Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH, a component of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. General overview, including focus on symptoms and tests to . . . → Read More: Depression in the Elderly

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A Guide to Mental Wellness in Older Age

Recognizing and Overcoming Depression — How to Use This Depression Recovery Tool Kit, by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, gmhfonline.org. A good overall discussion, with links to information on the facts about late-life depression and its causes, with especially . . . → Read More: A Guide to Mental Wellness in Older Age

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Preventing Depression Misdiagnosis of Women

Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women: A Guide to Physical Disorders That Have Psychiatric Symptoms (Women’s Mental Health and Development), a book by Elizabeth Adele Klonoff and Hope Landrine, discusses the importance of differentiating between depression and other physical ailments that . . . → Read More: Preventing Depression Misdiagnosis of Women

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The Biological Nature of Depression

Depression in the Elderly; Consequences, Symptoms and Treatment of Depression in Old Age, by Lisa C. DeLuca, Jun 28, 2008. Discussion of the biological nature of depression, complications of depression in the elderly, why they often don’t seek treatment, . . . → Read More: The Biological Nature of Depression

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Cleveland Clinic’s Guide to Recognizing Depression

Recognizing Depression – Depression Diagnosis, by Cleveland Clinic. ClevelandClinic.org. List of the symptoms and indicators of depression. »View Info

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Depression Not a Normal Part of the Aging Process

Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging Discusses symptoms of depression, and for diagnosis, recommends checking with your doctor to see first whether these symptoms may be caused by a physical illness, such as hypothyroidism or vitamin B12 deficiency, . . . → Read More: Depression Not a Normal Part of the Aging Process

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Lifestyle Changes Helpful in Overcoming Depression

A Guide to Mental Wellness in Older Age: Recognizing and Overcoming Depression — Healthy Lifestyle Choices, by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, gmhfonline.org. Good discussion of lifestyle changes helpful in overcoming depression, which thereby help prevent occurrence of depression, . . . → Read More: Lifestyle Changes Helpful in Overcoming Depression

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Depression: General Overview

Depression in the Elderly, MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, by MedlinePlus, a Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH, a component of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. General overview, including recognition as to prevention that: “Preventing . . . → Read More: Depression: General Overview

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Depression and Long-term Care Residents

Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home, ScienceDaily, May 9, 2008. Reports on the findings of a study by social work students at Indiana State University. »View Info

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Controlling Depression

Staying With A Medicine Helps Older People Avoid Relapsing Into Depression, , Health News Feed, a Service of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Reports on a study concluding that medications are most useful in preventing relapse of depression in . . . → Read More: Controlling Depression

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New York Times Health Guide: Depression

An excellent, comprehensive treatment of depression, including background, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments – and including a discussion of lifestyle changes and alternative remedies that may help treat or prevent depression. Among those mentioned are: herbal remedies (St. . . . → Read More: New York Times Health Guide: Depression

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Discussion of Depression Diagnosis and Treatment

Professional Help for Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment Options, by Helpguide.org. Discussion of diagnosis and treatment options. Particular focus on non-pharmacological treatments, including various kinds of talk therapies, exercise, meditation, light therapy, yoga and other stress relief and relaxation techniques, . . . → Read More: Discussion of Depression Diagnosis and Treatment

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Clinical Trials: Depression Treatment

Clinical Trials: Depression — Featured Studies, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, a component of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A list with links to pending clinical trials on depression and its treatments, from the ClinicalTrials.gov . . . → Read More: Clinical Trials: Depression Treatment

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The Role of Family Members in Depression is Discussed

A Guide to Mental Wellness in Older Age: Recognizing and Overcoming Depression; Caregiving—The Role of Family Members and Friends, by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, gmhfonline.org. A list of suggested actions family caregivers can take to help their elderly . . . → Read More: The Role of Family Members in Depression is Discussed

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Depression Is Not A Normal Part OF Aging

Depression in Late Life: Not A Natural Part Of Aging — Initiative on Depression in Late Life, by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, gmhfonline.org, an affiliate of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). A good overall discussion of . . . → Read More: Depression Is Not A Normal Part OF Aging

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Mayo Clinic Discusses Depression

Depression: Supporting a family member or friend with depression, MayoClinic.com. »View Info

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C-Dif is on the Rise in Hospital Patients

Potentially Deadly Infection Doubles Among Hospital Patients Over Last 5 Years, Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualify, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, April 23, 2008. The Number of hospital patients diagnosed with C-Dif infection has increased 200% . . . → Read More: C-Dif is on the Rise in Hospital Patients

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C-Dif: General Information Discussed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC

General Information about Clostridium difficile (“C-Dif”) Infections, by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. General information about this serious health-care associated bacterium (known to be contracted and spread at a fast increasing . . . → Read More: C-Dif: General Information Discussed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC

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General information about Clostridium Difficile

C-Difficile Colitis Support Group, by Clostridium Difficile Foundation. General information about Clostridium Difficile. »View Info

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C-Dif: Good Clear Basic Information

Clostridium Difficile Colitis, , by cdiffsupport.com. Good, clear basic information about: What is Clostridium Difficile, how is it spread, diagnosed, and normally treated, and what are the alternative treatments used. »View Info

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C-Dif Fact Sheet

Clostridium difficile: A Fact Sheet , by Allegheny County Health Department. A very basic introduction to C-Dif, with simple, short answers to the questions: what is it, what are the symptoms, how is it spread, who is at risk, . . . → Read More: C-Dif Fact Sheet

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Clostridium Difficile (C-Dif) Overview

Clostridium Difficile Infections, Overview with links to medical information by MedlinePlus, a Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, a component of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. »View Info

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Health Check Tools

Use these quizzes, calculators, self-assessments and decision guides to check your knowledge and health status. It should be no surprise  that the virtual doctor or decision guides will most likely recommend seeing a real doctor. Try out a virtual . . . → Read More: Health Check Tools

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Multiple Types of Arthritis

Information on Arthritis, by MedicineNet.com, including multiple types of arthritis and arthritis topics. »View Info

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Caregiver’s Checklist

A caregiver checklist of medical, legal and financial concerns for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more from the Area Agency on Aging>>>

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Mayo Clinic Discusses C-Dif Symptoms

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, , MayoClinic.com. A discussion of symptoms, and how antibiotics cause recurrences of C-Dif like diarrhea, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, tests and diagnosis, potential complications, and treatments. »View Info

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Gives C-Dif Infection Control Guidelines

Infection Control Guidelines Guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes both guidelines for patient protection and for protection of health care workers. Isolation, protective covering, and hand hygiene are . . . → Read More: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Gives C-Dif Infection Control Guidelines

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Introduction to C-Dif

Making Sense of … C-Diff; Clostridium Difficile by Azodium.com. Good basic introduction to C-Dif, what it is, and how it is transmitted, diagnosed, and treated, with a particularly good discussion of measures that can be taken to prevent this . . . → Read More: Introduction to C-Dif

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Scientific Article Discusses Spread of C-Dif

Infection control measures to limit the spread of Clostridium difficile, Institute for Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Medical School Hannover, Hannover, Germany. This abstract of a scientific article provides a good summary of how the C-Dif infection is so . . . → Read More: Scientific Article Discusses Spread of C-Dif

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What Exactly are Probiotics?

What health benefits do probiotics offer? MayoClinic.com. There is encouraging evidence that probiotics may help treat or prevent diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics. »View Info

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C-Dif Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Good discussion of C-Dif, its symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment with antibiotics, metronidazole or vancomycin, probiotics, and other treatments, as well as the role of tapering and pulsing in preventing recurrences. »View Info

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Doctors Answer C-Dif Questions

Forum on C-Dif. Questions from caregivers caring for loved ones with C-Dif, with responses from doctors and other caregivers. »View Info

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Caregives Learn How To Manage Recurring C-Dif

Contains questions and answers from caregivers on issues associated with caring for their elderly loved ones suffering from recurring C-Dif. »View Info

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Caregivers Get Answers to C-Dif Questions

Questions from caregivers caring for loved ones with C-Dif, with responses from doctors and other caregivers. »View Info

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Learn About Clostridium Difficile (C-DIF)

Clostridium Difficile is discussed my multiple sources. »View Info

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Clostridium Difficile (C-Dif) Care Guide

Clostridium Difficile Infection Care Guide, from Drugs.com »View Info

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Watch Video on Controlling Incontinence

Controlling Incontinence, a video introduction by Dr. Dean Edell on HealthCentral.com, covering types of incontenance, their occurrence and . . . → Read More: Watch Video on Controlling Incontinence

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Urinary Incontinence: An Overview

A discussion of the types, considerations, and causes of urinary incontinence. »View Info

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Discussion of Diagnostic Procedures for Fecal Incontinence

Bowel/ Fecal Incontinence, by Cleveland Clinic, Florida. My.ClevelandClinic.org. Includes discussion of diagnostic procedures used to diagnose problems associated with fecal incontinence. »View Info

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Tests for Fecal Incontinence

Fecal Incontinence – Tests and Diagnosis, by Mayo Clinic, MayoClinic.com: »View Info

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Mayo Clicic Discusses How To Prevent Fecal Incontinence

Fecal Incontinence – Prevention, by Mayo Clinic, MayoClinic.com: »View Info

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How To Do Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises: How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, by Mayo Clinic, MayoClinic.com. »View Info

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