Caregiver

Caregiver Crunch: How To Find Affordable Care

Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Aging, Home Care, Alzheimers, Ken Dychtwald, Ltc, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Caregiver, Health Insurance, Health Care, Living News
Ken Dychtwald Ph.D.

Living longer means more years to learn, work, play and enjoy time with those we love. However, there's also the increased possibility of health problems along the way.

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Medical Marijuana Legal Battle: Lawers File Injunction Against Board of Health

Westword | Westword | Posted 11.06.2009 | Denver

Read More: Rob Corry, Colorado Board of Health, 'Caregiver', Colorado Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Denver News

During the emergency Colorado Board of Health hearing Tuesday that struck from state rules what, exactly, it means to be a marijuana caregi...

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Athletes Risk Lifetime Of Suffering From Head Injuries

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Leptin, Alzheimer's, Depression, Dementia, Metabolic Syndrome, Parkinson, Testosterone, Low Blood, Protein Tangles, Post Stress Disorder, Cortisol, Caregiver, Amyloid Plaques, Old Age, Sleep Apnea, Traumatic Injury, Estrogen, Vitamins, Brain, Cardiovascular, High Bloodpressure, Hormone, Medicare, Genetics, Herbs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Boomers, Health Care, Nutraceuticals, Mitochondria, Health, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

A well-known cause of dementia is dementia pugilistica, or what has commonly been called being "punch drunk." In some cases, the presentation is virtually indistinguishable from Alzheimer's dementia.

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The Hidden Costs of War: Veterans and Dementia

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

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Scott Mendelson, M.D.

In the majority of cases, the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is the result of the acquisition of various risk factors throughout life. PTSD is one such factor.

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Mayim Bialik's Latest Role: Green Mom

Avital Binshtock | Posted 10.20.2009 | Green

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Avital Binshtock

We know her as Blossom, that spunky adolescent on that eponymous sitcom. But since the series ended in 1995, Mayim Bialik, now 33, has truly blossomed.

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Four Calls Before 8 AM

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.27.2008 | Living

Read More: Friendship, Women, Aging, Relationships, Mananita, Birthdays, Living, Caregiver, Loss, Female Friendships, Irene S. Levine, Living News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

For as long as I can remember, my mom has called me at 7:46 AM on every single birthday. It was well past 8:00 AM and I realized that this was the first time that my mother's call hadn't come.

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