Geriatrics
Geriatrics
Included in this section:
Alzheimer's Disease : Detailed information on Alzheimer's disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation
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Arthritis : Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, and diagnosis
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Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases : Detailed information on arthritis and other rheumatic disease, including symptom, cause, and members of the treatment team
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Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases: Glossary : Online medical glossary of terms relating to arthritis and other rheumatic diseases written for patients and consumers
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Assistive Equipment for the Home : Detailed information on the most common types of assistive equipment for the home, including wheelchairs, entry ramps, bath mats, and canes
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Audiology : Detailed information on audiology and signs that may indicate the need to see an audiologist for a hearing evaluation
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Bed Sores : Detailed information on bed sores, including causes, prevention, and treatment
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Bone Density Test : Detailed information on bone density test, also called bone mass measurement or bone mineral density test
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Choosing a Provider : Detailed information on choosing a home health, hospice, or elder care provider
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Clinical Social Worker : Detailed information on the clinical social worker, one potential member of the rehabilitation team
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Ear Facts : Detailed information on ear, nose, and throat disorders, including hearing disorders, balance disorders, smell disorders, taste disorders, chemosensory disorders, speech disorders, voice disorders, language disorders, vocal cord disorders, and laryngeal cancer
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Elder Care : Detailed information on elder care, choosing an elder care provider and selecting an elder care facility
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Exercise and the Aging Person : Detailed information on the benefits of exercise for persons of all ages, including the elderly
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Hearing Aids : Detailed information on hearing aids, including taking care of hearing aids, considerations when purchasing a hearing aid, and the different types of hearing aids
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Hearing and Speech Communication Services and Devices : Detailed information on hearing and speech communication services and devices
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Hearing Loss : Detailed information on hearing loss, including sudden hearing loss and treatment
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Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care: Being a Caregiver : Detailed information on being a caregiver
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Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care: Grief and Loss : Detailed information on grief and loss, including the symptoms and stages of grieving
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Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care Glossary : Glossary of terms relating to home health, hospice, and elder care
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Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care Online Resources : List of online resources to find additional information on home health, hospice, and elder care
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Home Health and Hospice Care: Types of Providers : Detailed information on the different types of home health and hospice care providers
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Home Health and Hospice Care Costs : Detailed information on paying for home health and hospice care
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Home Health Care Overview : Detailed information on home health care
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Home Health Care Services : Detailed information on the different types of home health care services
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Home Health Care Statistics : Statistics relating to home health care
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Hospice Care Overview : Detailed information on hospice care, including different settings for hospice care
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Hospice Care Services : Detailed information the different types of hospice care services
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Making the Home Environment Safe : Detailed information on making the home environment safe for an ill, aging, or disabled person of any age
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Osteoarthritis : Detailed information on osteoarthritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Osteoporosis : Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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Parkinson's Disease : Detailed information on Parkinson's disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, and surgery
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Patient Rights : Detailed information on patient rights for persons receiving home health and hospice care services
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Presbycusis : Detailed information on presbycusis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Types of Home Health Care Services : Detailed information on the different types of home health care services
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