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Is Your Aging Parent at Increased Risk for Suffering Arthritis?

Home Care Services in Modesto CA: October 12 is World Arthritis Day. One of the most beneficial things you can do as a family caregiver is to help your parent to recognize the risks they face for certain health issues, such as arthritis, and take the steps to reduce those risks.
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What is Hyponatremic Dehydration?

Home Care Services in Roseville CA: Dehydration is common in senior citizens for several reasons. Seniors may be unwilling to drink as much to avoid frequent bathroom breaks. They might not realize when they last had a glass of water. Some seniors have a hard time swallowing.
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Risk Factors and Symptoms of Anemia in Seniors

Anemia may not seem very serious, but if it is not treated it can lead to significant health problems. Fortunately, you and other senior care providers can work together to treat the anemia and even help prevent it from happening again.     What is Anemia and Who is at Risk? Anemia is a lower […]
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Fibromyalgia and Elderly Adults

Home Care Services in Roseville CA: Very little is known about the disease called fibromyalgia and many people are not really familiar with it. May is Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month, which brings attention to this widespread health condition.
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What You Should Know About Your Dad’s Rescue Inhaler

Homecare in Rocklin CA: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 12 Americans has asthma. Asthma causes the air passages in the lungs to become narrow and swollen, making it hard to breathe.
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Tips for Talking to Your Parent’s Doctor About DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Home Care Services in Sacramento CA: As a family caregiver for your aging parents, one of the most important tools that you will have and use is awareness.
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