Susan Seliger

Who would have thought that popping a pill could help prevent falls in the elderly? According to a new report on fall prevention, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, vitamin D, of all things, may help adults age 65 and older stay steady and upright.
Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older, and preventing them is much more effective than treating them. Thirty percent to 40 percent of the elderly fall at least once a year; many who had been living independently never ...

When Wendy Naumann’s father and three siblings received her mother’s diagnosis — a terminal brain tumor — they were overwhelmed. Just communicating within the family to keep everybody updated on her mother’s condition was exhausting, as they were spread out across the country.
Add to that the job of coordinating the e-mails, texts and calls from her parents’ friends and church members who wanted to help but didn’t have a clue as to what was needed – it all seemed more trouble than it was wort...

Here's what specialists say are the most common kinds of equipment and preparations you may need to make to bring your spouse, parent or other loved one home to die.

My family and I watched my mother suddenly descend into delirium during her hospital stay after surgery. I can assure you that anyone who has seen somebody lose her mind within a matter of hours — even if she comes back from the dark side — doesn’t ever want to see it happen again.
But that’s the problem. Going home doesn’t necessarily mean you’re home free.
Once this sudden brain dysfunction occurs, it multiplies the chances of dying. Not only do patients have a 25 percent to 70 percent high...

We have consulted marriage counselors and geriatricians to find out what caregivers -- either grown children or one of the spouses involved-- can do to help restore peace and balance to the relationship when a good marriage goes bad.

Here's what specialists say are the most common kinds of equipment and preparations you may need to make to bring your spouse, parent or other loved one home to die.

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My family and I watched my mother suddenly descend into delirium during her hospital stay after surgery. I can assure you that anyone who has seen somebody lose her mind within a matter of hours — eve...

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