Recent Senior Health Articles


Causes of Dementia

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 25, 2009

Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia among seniors and those over the age of 65, but there are a number of other factors that can cause dementia. It is important to understand these causes, so those who are at an increased risk for dementia can be diagnosed and potentially treated. This article describes some of the common causes of dementia.

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Dementia vs Pseudodementia

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 23, 2009

There are a number of diseases and conditions that are more likely to afflict a senior and share a number of similarities with dementia. When diagnosing dementia, it is essential to ensure that the individual actually has dementia and not one of these other conditions, which are called pseudodementias. Most pseudodementias can be treated and often reversed, but if left untreated, can result in very serious health risks.

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What is Dementia?

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 23, 2009

Dementia is a disease that causes the deterioration of the mind, ultimately resulting or contributing to the individuals death. While it is more common among the elderly, dementia can have an impact on the lives of people of all ages.

There is no cure for dementia, but it is possible to treat the effects of dementia and improve the quality of life for the individual.

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The In’s and Out’s of Medicare’s E-Prescribing Bonus Program

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 19, 2009

With the passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patient and Providers Act, some doctors who use E-Prescribing Systems will be eligibile to participate in Medicares E-Prescribing Bonus Program.

This Medicare E-Prescribing Bonus Program FAQ answers some commonly answered questions.

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The Evolution of the Lift Chair

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 6, 2009

Lift chairs are very popular tools for increasing safety in the living room. These devices are designed to make it easier to stand, usually without assistance. The lift chairs that you see today, like Pride Lift Chairs and Golden Lift Chairs, are very dependable and safe. However, before Pride Mobility and Golden Technologies began making lift chairs this was not always the case. Learn about the evolution of the lift chair in this article.

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