Anxiety in older adults: when worry is more than worry
Anxiety in older adults often hides behind physical complaints. How to spot it, why it gets worse at night, and what helps at home and from a doctor.
Advice for families caring for an aging parent Page 4 of 10
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Neuropathy in the feet: protecting feet you can't fully feel
Foot care for older adults with neuropathy: the daily foot check, socks and shoes, nails and calluses, what Medicare covers and when to call the doctor.
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Power of attorney for an elderly parent, in plain English
Financial and health care power of attorney for an aging parent: durable versus springing, why timing matters, and how to set one up, including in NJ.
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Lift chairs for seniors: what families should know before buying
Lift chairs for seniors in plain language: the three types, how to size one, which features matter, what they cost and what Medicare will pay for.
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Aging in place: what it takes to stay in your own home
Wanting to stay home isn't a plan. An aging in place checklist for the house, health, in-home help, money, legal papers and a life beyond the front door.
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Arthritis in the hands: getting through the day
The early signs of arthritis in the hands, what the bumps on finger joints mean, how to tell it from rheumatoid arthritis, and the treatments that help.
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Swollen ankles in older adults: causes, relief and red flags
Swollen ankles are common with age and usually harmless. The everyday causes, the warning signs that need a doctor, and what brings the swelling down.
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Multigenerational living: making a shared home work
Thinking of moving a parent in? How to decide if multigenerational living fits, then set up the space, the money and the house rules before the move.
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Essential tremor vs. Parkinson's: why most shaking isn't Parkinson's
Essential tremor or Parkinson's? Most shaking hands are the more common essential tremor. How to tell the two apart, and when to see a neurologist.
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