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same time, and some may never appear at all. Hospice and Palliative Care: Signs and Symptoms of ... is getting close by a combination of signs and symptoms. Not all of these signs will appear at the

Tips for Seniors As we age exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our overall ... for your body and mind - and essential for healthy aging. By following this exercise checklist you ... exercise;lifestyle;nutrition;seniors;WN03561_eng

When you think of aging-related diseases, heart disease and dementia probably come to mind. But ... ashamed about. Reaching out is the first step to getting treatment that can restore your health and prolong your life. ... seniors; overdose; prescription drugs;

is a change in your health or goals of care. Be sure to tell your healthcare proxy and loved ones ... risks of artificial hydration? Risks include bleeding and infection at the IV site. Too much ... 41121;Deciding About Artificial Hydration;hydration, dying;end-of-life IVs;stopping fluids at end-of-life;end-of-life hydration

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adults may have dental concerns that can’t be fully taken care of with just brushing and flossing ... Older adults may have dental concerns that can't be fully taken care of with just brushing ... dental care;seniors dental care;seniors gum disease;seniors dentures;seniors dry mouth;2750

. The goal is to take out the tumor and an edge (margin) of healthy tissue around it. Different kinds ... spread, and other factors. A gastrectomy is the most common type of surgery for stomach cancer ... cancer;stomach cancer;surgery for stomach cancer;palliative surgery for stomach cancer;BStoT4

Brain Tumors: Your Healthcare Team and Common Terms ... branching from them and going all over the body. Palliative care. Palliative care is medical care for ... life. It can be helpful at any stage of illness and is different than hospice care. Pathology ... 83350;Brain Tumors: Team Members and Commons Terms;common terms, brain tumors;healthcare team, brain tumors

*Grief and Loss Coping ... from the physical and emotional symptoms of grief. Pay extra attention to healthy exercise, sleep ... there’s not always an answer for loss. With time, your loss may still be part of your life, but ... 84283;helping yourself through grief and loss;grief, self-help;loss, self-help

Caring for Aging Parents ... , churches and synagogues, senior centers, or home-care agencies. Take care of yourself. Get ... Many children of aging parents wait until there's a crisis, and then they're left scrambling ... aging parents;taking of aging parents;signs of aging parents;advance planning for aging parents;1,1845

*Hospice Care Ch ... of a terminally ill child and their family. It's a type of palliative care. This is care to make a ... The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill child peace, comfort, and dignity ... hospice care;hospice care setting;hospice care services;P03049;pediatric hospice

. Total parenteral nutrition is the delivery of nutrients, calories, protein, fat, and all caloric ... changes. Diarrhea, constipation, and incontinence are all possible. Care should be given to keep the ... dying child;child death;P03051;end-of-life, child

*Vaccines Reduce Health Risks ... you healthier so you can continue be active in life, work, and family time. A lot of research has ... depend on your age and health history. These include vaccines to prevent shingles, HPV, meningitis

age, your overall health, your preferences, the size of the tumor, its location in your brain, and ... tests. These can help show how well certain organs are working and give an idea of your overall health

What is Elder Care? ... decline, and end-of-life issues?  Does the healthcare provider have training in or are they ... much input do residents and their families have in daily life and care? What choices of ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

Heart disease changes many aspects of life, and heart patients often wonder if sex is still safe ... heart disease. Heart Health and Sex Readjusting to day-to-day life can be a challenge after you’ve

stage of the cancer) Your overall health Your personal concerns and preferences ... done depends on the size of the tumor and the type of thyroid cancer. All or part of the thyroid gland ... thyroid cancer;thyroid cancer treatments;thyroid cancer palliative treatments;thyroid cancer local

and Older Adults Exercise is good for people of all ages There are many benefits of a regular ... Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for ... exercise;men and exercise;male physical fitness;exercise and aging;exercise and elderly;exercise benefits;p00934

End-of-Life Care: Hospice ... dignity and peace. Hospice care is end-of-life care given to support a person wherever they live. Comfort ... apartments. Hospice care services can be given in this home setting when they need end-of-life care ... hospice;hospice care;hospital based hospice;long term care hospice;freestanding hospices;hospice care settings;P00607;end-of-life care

Issues and Your Health Many things in your daily life impact your health. Anything that affects your ... food to eat? Have you run out of food at all in the past year, and didn’t have money to buy more ... social determinants of health;SDOH resources;SDOH