Healthy Living | October 2011
Preventing Falls
Fall prevention: 6 tips to prevent falls Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults By Mayo Clinic staff Fall prevention may not seem like a lively...
01 Oct 2011
Read more5 Stages of Grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance The stages have evolved since their introduction and they have been very misunderstood over the past three decades. They were never meant to help tuck messy emotions into neat packages. They are responses to loss that many people have, but there is not a typical...
01 Oct 2011
Read moreVideo - 2011 Alzheimer's Facts & Figures
Alzheimer's Association 2011 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures The Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures report details the growing prevalence and escalating impact of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, families, government and the nation's healthcare system.
01 Oct 2011
Read moreVideo - What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Watch this video and see how it affects those that suffer.
01 Oct 2011
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