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Acceptance: Getting Help at Home For Chronic Disease Care Is Not Giving Up

midnightsuncare — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:00:28 +0000

In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It is a frequent feeling for many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as dementia. Even though this can generate some measure of comfort in believing that life can go on like […]

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The Latest Approach to Chronic Care Services: Empowering Patients to Take Control

midnightsuncare — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:46:01 +0000

Regarding chronic diseases, seniors are the experts, hands down, with as many as 3 out of four seniors affected by several conditions that are on-going, necessitate extensive treatment, and put limitations on activities. With the continuous barrage of bloodwork along with other medical tests, doctors’ appointments and procedures, and medications, controlling chronic diseases can take […]

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How to Be Happy Despite Pain or Chronic Illness

midnightsuncare — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:00:36 +0000

Have you ever started your day and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater opted to quit working, plus the dog chewed up one of your favorite shoes overnight. Now picture if every day were “one of those days!” For somebody living with […]

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Senior Chronic Pain: How Current Management Techniques Are Failing

midnightsuncare — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:54:55 +0000

Because the extensive population of baby boomers continue to get older, and as our life expectancy continues to be extended, our understanding on how to cope with persistent pain has changed accordingly. At present, over 50% of those over age 65 complain of chronic pain—and for ¾ of those battling chronic pain, the pain exhibits […]

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