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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Diabetes

One of the biggest challanges that people with diabetes have is to keep in close contact with their doctor over the long term. Here are some tips to maximize the time spent with your doctor.

What is Overactive Bladder?

By Eric S. Rovner MD

Article lists a number of symptoms of overactive bladder and what to do when you have it. Do not let it interfere with your daily life and talk to your doctor about the best treatment.

From A Patient

By Tim Brennan

An Alzheimer’s patient writes a letter to his loved ones while he still has his cognitive ability.

Hospice Care and the Medicare Hospice Benefit

By National Hospice Foundation

This brochure helps patients and loved ones understand more about hospice care, as well as learn about the eligibility requirements and services covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Long Term Care Workforce Crisis is Looming: Millions with Alzheimer

By Alzheimer's Association (USA)

As discussed during World Alzheimer Congress, CNAs are underpaied and are not appreciated, which makes them search for a better job. However, now there are solutions to decrease CNA turnover.

AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection

By Gail Mitchell

Briefly describes the AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection where listings, ratings, and reviews of a number of resources are provided. A variety of topics are addressed.

Finding The Silver Lining: A Story Of Courage And Healing – Part I

By Dedra Woner

Hear a story of courage and healing as the author battles medical problems and depression.

Finding The Silver Lining: A Story Of Courage And Healing – Part II

By Dedra Woner

Hear a story of courage and healing as the author battles medical problems and depression and describes what it is like to finally live a more normal life without severe medical problems.

Signs And Symptoms Of Approaching Death

By Hospice Patients Alliance

When confronted with approaching death, many of us wonder when exactly will death occur. This article from the Hospice Patients Alliance describes some of the signs and symptoms experienced when your loved one is approaching death.