7 Medical Conditions that Mimic Depression and Can Fool Caregivers

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Some people are extremely surprised that there are so many medical conditions that mimic depression. Recognizing that your senior loved one is suffering from one of these diseases should be the primary step in treating the illness. How This Affects Senior Citizens Depression is a common illness that some senior citizens will experience at some point in time or another. However, there are some seniors who deal with repeated episodes of depression. Major depression in…

Medication Mistakes That Can Kill – Why Medicine and the Elderly Often Doesn't Mix

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  Did you know that there are some medication mistakes that can kill the elderly? Sadly, this happens more that you might think. Whether it is taking too much, too little, mixing or taking the wrong medications, senior citizens are often at risk. It is calculated that close to 100,000 Americans die each year from medical errors originating in hospitals. However, this number does not take into account the people who receive medications in other…

Alzheimer’s Disease and One Family’s Story

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My John and our years in Alzheimer’s disease. Some have thought John was my dad. The daughters have been asked if he is their grampa. Once John said to me, “Get out of my way old lady.” I told him he shouldn’t go there…He does look older after six years of the disease, white hair, thin, head down, but then he sees someone, his eyes open wide, a slight smile, then it’s gone. I always…

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Cost of Assisted Living Care for Seniors

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The cost of assisted living care for seniors is on the rise. Each year there are more seniors living in the United States, and they accumulate medical costs that were unheard of decades ago. Assisted living provides services for seniors that are not as restricting as a nursing home, but provides much more medical assistance than home care. Many seniors have to choose between staying in a nursing facility, assisted living facility, personal care home,…

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Calving The Hat Man – Entertainment and Activities at Applewood Our House

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Calvin Weatherall Calvin The Hat Man is a popular entertainer and a passionate teacher of music. He has been doing both since the ’70s in his native Canada, the United States, and in Europe. With an extensive repertoire and versatility for many musical genres. When teaching guitar, bass, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin, voice, or music theory, his patience and enthusiasm for students of all ages knows no bounds. Calvin The Hat Man is one of the…