By Sara Duris Q. My mother was in the ER recently because we thought she was having a stroke, but it turned out she was dehydrated. The nurse
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By Lynn Kellogg Some ideas are just genius. We go through life, and if we’re fortunate, make it to older ages. Whether rich or poor, we all just
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By Sara Duris Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) receives many inquiries about food availability. Below are some resources for those needing food
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By Christine Vanlandingham We are living in a moment where answers come faster than ever before. Type a question. Get a response. Move
Be on the lookout for Medicare fraud, elder abuse
By Sara Duris Q. My father went to a local health fair and was offered a knee wrap to help his arthritis. He was told it was free but on his recent