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Alzheimer’s is one of the primary forms of the disease known as dementia and with the diagnosis of dementia comes many life-challenging details. There is often initial shock, denial, and emotional turmoil of the diagnosis. Many people can live a few years or so, with minimal changes; however, for many, the disease is very progressive and difficult to navigate for …

When it comes to joint replacement, one of the main conditions that orthopedic surgeons see and treat daily is knee pain. Arthritis is one of the primary causes of knee pain in the aging population. Your Knees Withstand Remarkable Pressure on a Daily Basis Walking, standing, and exercising put a lot of strain on our knees. For example, a person …

If you’re walking to and from pretty much anywhere, your feet and ankles take a beating every day. Whether you work on an assembly line, behind a desk, or on a construction site, you’re on your feet more than you even realize–yes, even those who work behind a desk. After all, your feet are your body’s transportation–you can’t go anywhere …

Did you know that 84 million people in the United States are prediabetic? And over 30 million people have the disease. Specialists are saying that it’s an epidemic. There are two primary forms of the disease, known as type I and II; while both are equally dangerous, type II is the most common. Glucose is the byproduct of the breakdown …

By Dr. Alan Brown A lung cancer diagnosis brings a range of emotions and questions. It can feel overwhelming. At Advocate Radiation Oncology, we recognize that coping with cancer is a journey, and it’s important that you know we are walking alongside you. In fact, one of the first steps we take together is giving our patients some power over …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) should have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2021 plan to your new 2022 plan. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plan if you …

People generally are social by nature, and high-quality social relationships can help us all live longer, healthier lives. However, older adults often find themselves unexpectedly alone due to factors like the death of a spouse or partner, physical distance from friends or family, or loss of transportation and mobility. These seniors are at an increased risk for loneliness and social …

Females and men are predisposed to experience an imbalance of hormones. When estrogen, progesterone, and testosteronelevels are disrupted, it can lead to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight gain, loss of muscle, irritability, and bone deficiency. As men and women age, they tend to produce fewer and fewer hormones each year after the age of thirty. Hormonal …

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit our lives like a runaway train, you probably worried about your aging parents living alone, wondering, “Are they healthy? Taking care of themselves? Eating enough? Taking their medication on schedule?” What about the guilt of not visiting them as often as you probably should? Today, with sheltering in place, your parents may be lonelier than …

By Melissa Bagby, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, CPN, PED-BC One minute a patient is talking to you, and the next, they’re experiencing a medical emergency. That’s where training and experience takes over and allows the nurse to promptly and accurately assess the patient and begin life-saving interventions. It begins with education and training, but how do you prepare nursing students for …