Urinary Tract Infections... Can they lead to Death and Dementia? In the elderly, things like falls, confusion, agitation, loss of appetite or incontinence are often passed over as a normal part of aging. But they could be the silent symptoms of a very serious medical condition, which, left untreated, could be fatal. This
On this episode of Parents Are Hard To Raise, Diane answers listener emails about stress, caregiver guilt and chronic UTIs… Plus some life lessons about resilience from an eighty-something who’s willing to just let it all hang out. Links Want more information on infections... Listen to Episode 23
Caregiver Alert: Experts say this year’s flu season could be really bad... and that means potentially more elderly deaths from the illness. The flu is spreading unusually fast this year, and could be the worst in recent history. Experts site two reasons for this: First— an accidental mutation in the virus used to
Caregiver Alert: Experts say this year’s flu season could be really bad... and that means potentially more elderly deaths from the illness. The flu is spreading unusually fast this year, and could be the worst in recent history. Experts site two reasons for this: First— an accidental mutation in the virus used to
We lose control of our parents safety the moment they enter a nursing home. This week... Learn what you can do to remain in control and protect your parents welfare. Follow Diane: FaceBook Twitter This week, Diane responds to a concerned daughter’s question. What can you
How Medicaid works. Plus... some really embarrassing ways to die. Follow Diane: FaceBook Twitter Medicaid health care coverage can be confusing... In this episode of Parents are Hard To Raise, Diane explains how Medicaid works. Plus… Every year poor, unsuspecting people meet their maker in unusual and
How the most common deadly infections plaguing our elderly work... and how to recognize and prevent them. Follow Diane: FaceBook Twitter Infections pose a clear and present danger to our aging parents. One third of all deaths in adults over 65 are the result of some type
Are Hospitals Fudging Death Certificates on Elderly Patients to Cover Up a Huge Problem? Follow Diane: FaceBook Twitter On the morning of May 4, 2014, 72-year-old Sharley McMullen of Manhattan Beach, California would enter the hospital for the treatment of a simple stomach ulcer. She would never
