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Video: Keeping Older Drivers with Medical Conditions Safe on the Road
By ActiveBeat Author Senior

Video: Keeping Older Drivers with Medical Conditions Safe on the Road

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week spans December 5th to 9th, 2016. Let us start by saying, not every older adult with a health problem is an unsafe driver. Most are, in fact, very safe drivers. However, as we age, we experience health issues and changes in mental, sensory, and physical abilities that can impact the way we […]

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Signs That Palliative Care is Right for a Loved One
Medically Reviewed Patty Weasler, RN Senior

Signs That Palliative Care is Right for a Loved One

While home palliative care is available in some cases, it’s not always ideal to have the emotional burden, while often requiring your assistance. Palliative care is specifically designed to provide a calming and caring environment staffed with professionals that can preserve the patient’s dignity and ease their pain.

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Infographic: Assistive Technology for the Elderly
By ActiveBeat Author Senior

Infographic: Assistive Technology for the Elderly

With advanced age often comes muscular and skeletal issues, injuries, and even memory and communicative difficulties due to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. In all likelihood, many of us will require one or various assistive technologies to accommodate us. In November, we mark Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Let’s take a look at the various assistive aids that […]

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When Memory Loss Has Nothing To Do With Alzheimer’s
By Emily Lockhart Senior

When Memory Loss Has Nothing To Do With Alzheimer’s

We’re all forgetful from time to time. However if it’s happening on a more frequent basis it could be due to a health problem, and it’s not necessarily alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It could perhaps be one of these 6 health conditions that have been known to cause memory loss.

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