A mark of a civilised society is how well it looks after the old, the sick, the vulnerable. On the evidence of this week's BMJ several countries aren't doing so well. On p 426 Clive Ballard and a clutch of senior British geriatricians show how poor the quality of care is for ...
At five, I went with her to the _21 on a Christmas afternoon. I didn't really want to be there, knowing I had not yet opened all my _22 at home. Mum gave me a big box of chocolates and told me to _23 around the psychogeriatric ward.Our household was the sort where treats ...
In the end, the age at which a person thinks they are “old enough to die” is highly personal and fluctuates with one’s age, health, and other life circumstances. My goal in writing this post is to provide a context to help readers resolve the question that many are destined to face...
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Tips for Giving Your Old Dog New Life: Creating an Active, Healthy and Happy Dog’s Life It’s a quick read and a short book, but has some tips on how to do rehab exercises at home, what supplements to consider, and how to work with your veterinarian to help your pet live longer!
The Indian Dental Association recommends supervision of the brushing process till the child is about seven years old. “Parents should brush their child’s teeth until they are around six years old to ensure it’s done effectively,” says Dr Duggal. ...
How Old Is "Old Enough to Die"? Perceptions of the acceptable age for death changes across our lifespan. Aging 3 Min Read Why Are 47-Year-Olds So Unhappy? Across the world, depressive symptoms and midlife crisis are at their worst at 47.2 years of age. Self Tests ...
Use: For the management of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality. Usual Geriatric Dose of Atenolol for Hypertension: Initial dose: Consider reducing the starting dose to 25 mg orally once a day ...
We’re exploringhow relationships keep us going (literally) and why that’s a good thing for people approaching old age. How relationships help us live longer “People who live long, healthy lives are often in psychologically good health,” saysDilip Jeste, M.D., an American geriatric neuro...
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