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		<title>Preventing Dehydration</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 22:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Older adults are at an increased risk of dehydration. The reason for this is that as you age your sense of thirst become diminished and you kidneys may become less efficient at conserving water. Many seniors are also dealing with incontinence and therefore try to reduce their fluid intake to prevent accidents. Signs and symptoms [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Tips for Preventing Falls</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we age, the risk of falling greatly increases. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury or death for this age group.  It is imperative to take steps to prevent the risk factors that lead [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding CPR</title>
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		<dc:creator>James Merson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We encourage all of our clients to have discussions with their family and physicians about how they want to be cared for, and what treatments they are willing to accept, as their health changes. One of the biggest questions our clients and loved ones face is whether they would want to receive CPR if their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medications and the Elderly:  A Complex Relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Merson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we age, the number of medications we take is likely to increase.   According to the Center for Disease Control, five out of six persons 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half of the elderly population takes three or more. This is because the aging process makes us more susceptible [...]]]></description>
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		<title>After a Hospital Stay &#8211; the Next Steps</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important to understand the process of transitioning from the hospital to another setting. Whether it be to a rehabilitation center (rehab), back home, or a skilled nursing facility, the more you know about the process, the better prepared you will be to manage the transition successfully. The transition from a medical setting to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health Care Terms and Definitions (part 1 &#8211; POLST)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this continuing blog we will explore different heath care terms and definitions and what they mean. Part 1  - POLST &#8211; Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. POLST was adopted in California in 2009. This is a voluntary form, which must be signed by you (or your agent) and your physician and indicates the types [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seniors and Isolation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Merson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the unfortunate consequences of aging is often isolation.  Isolation can lead to loneliness and a decrease in mental and physical ability. However, isolation is not inevitable and there are many ways to combat isolation as we age. What Causes Isolation? Not only is isolation a common experience, it is an understandable consequence of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Depression Inevitable as We Age?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite common assumptions, depression and aging do not always go hand in hand.  Many of us believe that depression is part of the natural aging process as many of our older loved ones experience an increase of grief (loss) and/or overcoming illness. This is not the case. In fact, the majority of older adults do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When it’s No Longer Safe for Your Parents to Drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult conversations you may have with an aging parent is confronting their diminishing ability to drive. It can be unsettling for an adult child to realize that your loved ones’ reflexes aren’t as good as they used to be; but unfortunately, having that tough conversation is vital to their safety and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating an Inter-Generational Holiday Celebration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the holidays are often a time for families to come together and share stories with one another, it’s important to make sure that your elderly relatives feel included in the story telling, and that their legacy is being preserved. Take advantage of this time together to truly understand where your family roots are coming [...]]]></description>
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