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This site's motto is "Understand, Prevent and Resolve Life's Challenges." It's a clearinghouse on social problems, including a section called "Seniors & Aging."
Some Feedback From Share With Us . . .
“Decide what role you are taking - daughter? nurse? financial helper? And try to remember that no matter what you are doing to try to help, touching and loving the person is all that they will remember.” Jen, Home Health Nurse, The Villages, FL
According to How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, doctors listen to patients, on average, for only 18 seconds before interrupting them, which leads to a 15-20% misdiagnosis rate. It's a good idea, then, to be prepared for doctor's visits by making a list of questions and concerns.
