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Home Infusion Therapy: What It Is, Who It's For, and What to Expect
Receiving medical treatment at home can be a comfortable and convenient option for many patients. Home infusion therapy allows individuals to receive necessary intravenous (IV) treatments in a...
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Vaccines for Seniors: How to Protect Yourself and Your Parents
Seniors need protection beyond just COVID-19 and flu vaccines. That’s because as we age, our immune systems weaken, making us more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Vaccines can lessen...
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Elderly Medication Management: A Guide for Seniors and CaregiversBlog
Elderly Medication Management: A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers
The older we get, the more health challenges we face. In particular, people older than 85 often have multiple complex conditions. Polypharmacy, defined as taking five or more medications at the...
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Types of Vaccines for Seniors
Older adults typically have weaker immune systems than the younger population due to the natural effects of aging. This makes illnesses like influenza and COVID-19 inherently more dangerous for...
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The Flu Facts You Need to Know This Year
One of the most common misconceptions about the flu is that it’s a stomach bug. Growing up, many of us Boomers and Gen Xers had parents who referred to our bouts of fever, vomiting...
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11 Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccination Program & Health Benefits
Now that the COVID-19 vaccination program has begun distributing vaccines, there’s a feeling of hope sweeping the nation. Still, many people are hesitant, because they’re not sure...
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Talking to Your Senior Loved One About the COVID-19 Vaccines
If you have an elderly loved one, you may have been waiting anxiously for the COVID-19 vaccine. Because COVID-19 symptoms can be more dangerous for older people, it’s natural for you to want...
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Quick Guide to Understanding the Different COVID-19 Vaccines
The past year has been challenging for most people, and particularly those with elderly loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccine, however, has been approved in record time, and is now being rolled out...