Caregiving for family members is not easy. For example, you could have an elderly family member with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or another debilitating disease that limits their physical and mental functions. If you try to care for a loved one in this condition, it might end up putting your health at risk too. Psychosomatic …
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect thousands of people across the United States. Scientists have spent two years trying to achieve herd immunity by creating a national environment where the coronavirus stops spreading quickly. But the only real way to achieve herd immunity is for most of the American adult population to get vaccinated. Unfortunately, …
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world, it forced many primary care physicians to advise their patients online. Virtual care was already becoming a growing trend because it allows patients to consult with doctors without the inconvenience of traveling to their offices. Unfortunately, telemedicine was not offered by many doctors before the pandemic. Most patients …
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Substance abuse problems are an epidemic in America. A common assumption is that younger and middle-aged people are the typical demographic for substance abuse. However, a growing number of seniors are getting admitted to rehabilitation facilities because of addiction problems. One earlier health study even suggested that roughly 5.7 million seniors would have some sort …
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Social workers protect disadvantaged people and address social inequalities, especially in impoverished or underprivileged communities. Many of these cases involve younger people because they typically have more economic insecurity than older people. However, America’s high cost of living and economic instability have caused more seniors to become financially strained and economically insecure. According to a …