Articles

Below is a sampling of articles devoted to senior care topics, including health & wellness issues, finance & legal matters, and tips for both caregivers and careseekers .

Senior Care

Long Term Eldercare

Types of Long Term Eldercare. Descriptions of different options in long term care (LTC).
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Health & Wellness

Angina Pectoris and Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly

Chest pain occurs when the heart does not get enough oxygen from blood. This squeezing pain in your chest is known as Angina Pectoris, a symptom of Coronary Artery Disease. CAD is the most common type of heart disease. Because Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in America, understanding Angina Pectoris is important to every seniors' wellbeing.
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Finance & Legal

Medicare and Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare prescription drug coverage is insurance for senior citizens. It covers brand-name and generic prescription medications at participating pharmacies. This coverage offers protection for people whose medication costs are very high, and it protects people from unexpected future prescription medication costs.
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Paying for Nursing Homes
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Careseeker Tips

Safety Tips

In offering a system in which individuals and families can find care and service providers in their community, TheCaringSpace.com values safety, security, and a welcoming atmosphere for each member. The following tips should serve as general rules to follow when using the service. If you have questions or concerns about safety and security that do not appear in this article, please don’t hesitate contact us.
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Caregiver Tips

Caring for Senior Citizens with Chronic Illness

Senior citizens face many challenges from aging. In addition to these obstacles about 80 percent of senior citizens will end up having to cope with at least one chronic illness and about 50 percent will have at least two. Dealing with a chronic condition is difficult for anyone, particularly senior citizens who may already be facing declines in health associated with aging.
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