"Approximately 10% of patients 66 to 74 years of age will have findings of macular degeneration. The prevalence increases to 30% in patients 75 to 85 years of age." Source."Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease … [Read more...]
500 Veterans possibly exposed to HIV in Ohio
February 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Sign placed over a patient’s bed reads, “I Am Somebody’s Sweetheart”
February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The month of February and Valentines Day brings a celebration of love and stirs couples to rekindle feelings of romance and devotion. Not so different from young couples are aging seniors, celebrating memories of sweethearts … [Read more...]
Elder mediation: is it right for your family?
February 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
“My daughter is insisting I move in with her,” complains Martha. “She just wants to control my life and take away my freedom,” she continues. Jenny, Martha’s daughter worries that her mother keeps falling, and fears one day she … [Read more...]
Changes occur in way older bodies handle pharmaceuticals
February 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
At 83 years old, Martha still lived in her own home, and enjoyed working in her garden and canning peaches. It was becoming harder to motivate herself, to get up in the mornings and achieve the day's tasks. She disclosed to her … [Read more...]
