“Don’t resuscitate this patient; he has a living will,” the nurse told Dr. Monica Williams-Murphy, handing her a document.
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That ‘Living Will’ You Signed? At The ER, It Could Be Open To Interpretation
Posted on 18 June 2018.
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Why Family Caregivers Suffer Sleep Issues
Posted on 20 May 2018.
For people who are in the workforce already, the added burden of unpaid caregiving for a family member or loved one may lead to insomnia and other sleep issues.
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What To Do When An Elderly Loved One Begins Wandering
Posted on 17 May 2018.
If you become a caregiver for a parent, grandparent or other loved one with dementia, you may find yourself having the same fear if your loved one begins to exhibit a concerning symptom of dementia; getting lost or wandering.
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What We Know And Don’t Know About Memory Loss After Surgery
Posted on 13 May 2018.
Two years ago, Dr. Daniel Cole’s 85-year-old father had heart bypass surgery. He hasn’t been quite the same since.
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Pets In Nursing Homes Bring Both Benefits And Risks
Posted on 09 May 2018.
Pets that visit nursing homes or live there with a resident can be a benefit to all, but administrators also need to consider possible risks like injuries and illness and develop policies to avoid them.
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Why Doctors Don’t Pay Attention To Home Health Care Plans
Posted on 09 April 2018.
Physicians charged with approving treatment plans for skilled home health care often spend no more than a minute reviewing the plans, a study of U.S. doctors suggests.
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