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More than 22 million Americans are involved in some form of helping elderly family members or ... help care for older adult family members or friends. But caregivers often don’t identify themselves

overwhelming. When you feel down, reach out to your family and friends, and to your healthcare team ... , reach out to your family and friends. Your healthcare team is also there when you have questions

*West Nile Virus Antibody Blood ... This is a blood test that checks for West Nile virus, an infection that usually affects birds ... . It can be spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile Virus ... West Nile virus;WNV;viral infection;blood test;antibodies

proxy or advance directive. Or when there are disagreements among family members. Senior healthcare ... Many families want their loved ones to die at home in their natural and most comfortable

fluency, and memory in seniors with cognitive issues. The mechanism of action is unclear. More

are some items you’ll likely want to give to loved ones, such as family heirlooms. Be sure to set ... . You might, for example, keep a vial of sand from that fun family trip to the beach but let go of

of depression. Treatment, such as professional counseling, medicine, or a combination of both, can ... Giver;Care Givers;Caregiver;Family caregiver;Family Caregivers;Spouse Caregiver;Spouse Caregivers ... ;patient information for caregiver;Senior Health;help for caregivers;tips for caregivers;hospice care

? Which of these describes how much food your family has to eat: Enough food Sometimes not enough ... the past year: Food Housing Medicine or medical care Heat, electrical bill, or water bill

) Walking Pneumonia in Children West Nile Virus Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Fevers ... Shock Syndrome, Tuberculosis, West Nile Virus, Whooping Cough, Pertussis

called "grandfamilies" or "second families." Two out of three of your fellow grandparents handling ... are often called “grandfamilies” or “second families.” Below are some strategies to make second

Syndrome Tetanus Tuberculosis (TB) West Nile Virus Whooping Cough (Pertussis) ... Shock Syndrome, Tuberculosis, West Nile Virus, Whooping Cough, Pertussis

Hepatitis Overview West Nile Virus Whooping Cough (Pertussis) ... syndrome, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, west nile virus, whooping cough, pertussis

Local community center or senior center Local parks and recreation department Local faith-based organization

is Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. West Nile ... B. West Nile virus ... mosquito; mosquito-borne diseases; dengue; malaria; Zika virus; West Nile virus; preventing mosquito bites; Zika virus symptoms; insect repellant

. Older adults taking multiple medicines also are at higher risk for heat-related illness. This is ... check out shopping malls, senior centers, and movie theaters. If you don't have transportation, your

it. These include herpes simplex virus, West Nile virus, and rabies. Encephalitis may happen after a ... Chickenpox Herpes simplex virus West Nile virus Rabies Lyme disease Tuberculosis ... encephalitis;meningitis;brain inflammation;herpes simplex;West Nile virus;rabies;Lyme disease

Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Treatment Team What specialists make up the PM&R ... members: Patient and family. They are the most important members of the rehab team ... physical medicine and rehabilitation;disability;rehabilitation treatment;rehabilitation treatment team;p01185;physiatrist;physiatry

Medicine Safety ... Detailed information on learning to manage your medicine, especially if you are taking ... several medicines and treating different conditions. Manage Your Medicines Managing medicine can be ... P01539;medicine safety;managing medicines

Sports Medicine Specialists ... medicine or emergency medicine. They can also be family medicine, or another specialty. Then they get more ... pediatrics or family medicine and also have training in sports medicine. Some sports medicine providers ... sports;sports medicine;sports injuries;athletic injuries;19

One of the most important factors in a patient's recovery is family involvement and support ... in their rehab. Family Plays a Key Role in Rehabilitation Your family can play a vital role ... P01157;rehabilitation;rehab;rehabilitation family;rehabilitation support;family rehab support