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  • 2006 Flu Season - Are You Ready??

     The complications of influenza have a high mortality rate for the frail elderly population. Complications, such as pneumonia, often result in hospitalization and death.People continuing to suffer and die from preventable conditions is a major concern to the medical community.More

  • Emergency Prepardness for the Elderly

     Living along the Gulf of Mexico, on the west coast of Florida, we become concerned with Hurricane season starting about this time every year.In lieu of the past two seasons with devastating storms we are especially concerned.People frequently think about one type of disaster like hurricanes--however there are numerous other possiblities that might require evacuation--tornadoes,fire, floods, gas leaks, earthquakes, extreme heat, power outages,chemical or biological agents, and wind.More

  • Medication Management for the Elderly

     The ability of the elderly to manage their medications is often a concern to the family. These concerns of the family often become a point of contention between themselves and the elder. At what point does the family step in?More

  • Fall Prevention in the Elderly

     If you have ever had a fall you know the frightening feeling of helplessness that overwhelms you.Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in the United States. The risk of falls is greater for women than men and the risk increases with aging.More

  • Cela DeGamba - Keep On Performing!

     Today I spent some time with one of my favorite clients. Cela is 90 yrs old and full of life --a real fireball. Cela was a classical violinist whose concert career took her all over the world.More

  • Aunt Louise

     It never ceases to prove out the frailty of some elders!! Start listening to your parents, co-workers, neighbors, or friends any time they relate a story regarding an elder that is hospitalized.More

  • Elderly in Jeopardy During Heat Wave

     Summer heat waves pose a very real danger to the elderly. Normally, our body controls and regulates elevated temperature by allowing heat loss through the skin and by evaporation. As we age, our ability to control the body's temperature is diminished.More

  • Hearing Loss In The Elderly

     Last Sunday my mother was visiting. We were playing cards when I began to realize how long we have accommodated her hearing loss.My mother lost the hearing in her right ear as a teenager.More

  • Congestive Heart Failure In The Elderly

     "All I Heard Was Congestive Heart Failure. What Does That Mean? Is She Going To Die?More

  • Are You Drowning in Caregiving?

     An area of concern that I get asked about the most is finding someone to give the caregiver a break.Most adult children fall into caregiving as a result of an incident that placed their elder in a crisis situation. After the dust settles and reality sets in often we realize that our lives have changed and this change is often not welcomed.More