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5 Tips for Caregivers: Better Medical Relationships

Posted on 05/9/2013 by Chuck Ross | Caregiving | Comments

Caregiving | Home & FamilyOne of the lessons I learned early on in my time as a caregiver for my father was that he and I weren’t alone. I’m not talking about the support — both logistical and emotional — we received from family, neighbors and the amazing senior center in our little Cape Cod town. I’m talking about the doctors and nurses who, one by one, became a regular part of our lives. Their help was irreplaceable, but each relationship required its own …

Shy? Buy the Little Blue Pill Online Direct from the Source

Posted on 05/6/2013 by Associated Press | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthBy Linda A Johnson, The Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill. In a first for the drug industry, Pfizer Inc. told The Associated Press that the drugmaker will begin selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill Viagra directly to patients on its website. Men still will need a prescription to buy the blue, diamond-shaped pill on viagra.com, …

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Posted on 04/17/2013 by Ian Cunningham | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and AARP is happy to have The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research as a guest contributor. Check back throughout the month of April as the Foundation shares insight into the Parkinson’s research landscape, advice on living with Parkinson’s and shares next steps on what individuals can do to speed a cure. Learn more about Michael J. Fox and his return to television as he graces the cover of AARP the Magazine this month. …

Let’s Dance: Generations Step to the Beat

Posted on 04/4/2013 by Laura Hahn | Volunteering | Comments

Caregiving | VolunteeringIt’s wedding season again, which means… it’s dance season! Or at least that’s how I look at it. As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing better than the dance floor at a wedding. Old and young, experienced and not (mostly not), everyone comes together to celebrate. Six year olds hear their first Sinatra; 86 year olds hear their first Rihanna, for better or for worse. I say better. A few weeks ago, our DOROT Young Professionals group got a jump on …

What About the Survivors? Wheels of Hope

Posted on 04/3/2013 by Jen Martin | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThis is a guest post by Philip L. Graitcer and the last in a five-part series about a group of dedicated Rotary volunteers helping to eradicate polio in Kaduna, Nigeria. En route to the Abuja, Nigeria airport. On our way home. It’s been a week of 10-hour days and the Rotarians are visibly tired. They’ve trudged down countless alleys, endured smoke, dust storms, and long bumpy bus rides. But in spite of these inconveniences, no one would trade this week for anything – …

Market Day — Bringing Polio Immunizations to the People

Posted on 03/27/2013 by Jen Martin | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThis is a guest post by Philip L. Graitcer and the fourth in a five-part series about a group of dedicated Rotary volunteers helping to eradicate polio in Kaduna, Nigeria. Today is one of Nigeria’s Polio Plus Days. These are days when there’s a big push to go out and bring polio immunizations to the people. We’re going to the Monday Market — one of the largest outdoor markets in this part of Nigeria. Everyone comes here to get their …