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Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

My dad always appreciated a clever sense of humor. I could hear the comforting sounds of his laugh through the floor as he guffawed and groaned at Johnny Carson's antics...

Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

As a grandchild of someone who suffered from Alzheimer’s, I was removed from the day-to-day decision making and doctor appointments monitoring my Poppop’s disease. I was at a stage of...

We visited Daddy often when he was in a nursing facility. No matter how often that was, it never really felt like enough. Life happens, work gets busy, schedules overflow...

Taking care of your dental health is an important part of being a healthy person. That includes brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing every day, and regular cleanings with...

To say that my dad was a planner would be...well, a lie. A planner he was not. This could be both a blessing or a curse depending on the day...

One definition of Occupational Therapy is a form of Therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through performing activities required in daily living. Occupational Therapy...

Receiving a life-changing diagnosis, like Alzheimer's, can be incredibly challenging not only for those receiving the diagnosis but also for their loved ones. Just as you may be adjusting to...

I've often heard about soon-to-be moms "nesting." Toward the end of gestation, these women dive into making fitting accommodations for their new, long-term house guests. They get busy using some...

When my grandmother got sick, my mom would make the six hour drive up from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the little farmhouse in the Mississippi Delta to take care of...

We are country folks. I grew up much like my dad in rural areas surrounded by vast fields of cattle, soybeans, corn, and cotton. We joke that as children we...

I have had a lot of time lately to reflect on the journey I watched my dad walk with Alzheimer's, which led to his passing. The journey was horrible for...

I have a hard time saying “no” to things, especially when they are in relation to my advocacy for Alzheimer’s. I know there are caregivers out there who don’t get...

The MUSIC & MEMORY Program helps people with dementia and memory loss by providing them with playlists of music they loved from their past. Familiar music can help people with...