As we become adults, we are faced with important decisions throughout our life. We deal with them the best we can, but what about our parents? The decision on whether to put them in a home is a brutal one.
The statistics show something very clear. We are all living longer. Modern healthcare has advanced to the point where we can all live for years and years. Unfortunately, this has resulted in long term care issues that many families are in turmoil over. Continue Reading »

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As with any devastating disease, Alzheimers Disease included, there are always a number of myths and misunderstandings that abound. Rumor and innuendo are to be expected when lay people attempt to comprehend difficult medical concepts. Things are missed in translation or given their own interpretation which may or may not be accurate. That's just human nature.
We came across this article which dispels some of the myths which have grown up around Alzheimers. It's well Continue Reading »

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Modern medicine relies heavily on surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy in treating cancer.. For all of us who have gopne through these devastating treatments, we all look for alternative ways to treat our symptoms and to rebuild our natural health..
We all recognize that modern medicine has made amazing leaps and bounds in the treatment and management of cancer particularly when compared with treatments of the past, however, we have a long way to go before cancer is 100% curable. Further more, cancer is taking on different forms and is increasing in thew number of diagnosed cases throughout the world's population. Continue Reading »

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High blood pressure is at epidemic proportions in the United States today with more than 65 million people suffering from high blood pressure and another 45 million having a condition known as pre-hypertension. High blood pressure is a symptomless disease which increases your risk of heart attack and stroke and you could very easily be suffering from it without any knowledge of it until it is too late.
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For senior citizens it is very arduous to manuever so mobility becomes a dilemma that needs to be solved. However, in some instances this incapacity is more severe and permanent than in other situations. When a person comes to the point that they need help moving around and they can afford it, they would benefit from using mobility scooters . A mobility scooter makes it possible for disabled individuals to maintain their independence, who otherwise may not have been able to move like they once did. In fact, electric mobility scooters are great for inside and outdoor activities, as they move smoothly and easily over a range of surfaces. Continue Reading »

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