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An elderly patient suffering from Alzheimer's just received a diagnosis that their blood pressure has become elevated. Prescription: Medication and Music. Music? For high blood pressure? Music, while it is not a prescription that is being handed to many people from their physician, may just be worth exploring in addition to the prescribed treatment.

The therapeutic power of music has been and continues to be explored. I am reminded of Dr. Oliver Sack's book and… read more

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We grow old gracefully - well, not always. Have you or are you currently dealing with a loved one who has decided that under no uncertain terms are they going to accept the care they need? Rest assured you are not alone. From refusing medicine to avoiding showers, this issue comes up quite often and is one of the toughest challenges you can face when caring for the elderly. So what is it that causes… read more

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It has been reported that most seniors will likely have some type of a disability and the severity increases sharply with age. The majority of these disabilities come from illnesses like cancer, heart attacks, arthritis, back pain, spine/joint disorders and diabetes. Diseases such as these require medications. And while seniors make up only 13% of the US population they consume 40% of all prescription drugs and 35% of over-the-counter drugs, which is… read more

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With Thanksgiving a week away many are pausing to reflect on what they are thankful for and it is no different for me and Caring Senior Service. Appropriately, coinciding with Thanksgiving is National Family Caregivers Month; an all important recognition and celebration where the nation pauses to reflect and honor family care giving heroes who continue to fulfill a vital role in the health and well-being of their loved ones and… read more

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According to the National Institute of Health, noise is responsible for one-third of adult hearing loss. Deterioration of one's hearing is generally painless and takes place over a 25 to 30 year period beginning around the age of 50. With only one out of five people seeking help for hearing impaired issues people usually suffer a reduced quality of life. Missing important conversations, misunderstandings, confusion, heightened stress and depression are a few of the symptoms… read more

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