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Understanding
Alzheimer's Disease

Caring for the Caregiver

Exercise Regularly to Protect Your Bones

Proper Management
Is Key to Living
with Arrhythmia

A Day in the Life of a Geriatric Care Manager

Support Groups

Is Your Job a Pain in the Neck? Wrists? Eyes?

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Grieving Memories Lost
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
One in 10 Americans over age 65 and nearly half of those over age 85 have Alzheimer's disease (AD) … a total that adds up to about 4.5 million people.* The condition is not a normal part of aging; it's a disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking and behavior. More >
Caring for the Caregiver
Being a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming, especially as the disease progresses. Many caregivers are reluctant to ask for help, assuming that the responsibility must be theirs alone. But help is available. More >

Dieting? Exercise Regularly to Protect Your Bones
Losing weight can provide a host of health benefits if you're overweight or obese. But according to a recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who lose weight by restricting calories – without exercising – increase their risk of osteoporosis and fractures. More >

Hearts Aflutter
Proper Management Is Key to Living with Arrhythmia
When your heart skips a beat, it's usually because you're nervous or excited or maybe even in love! But if a fluttering heart keeps you awake at night, there may be cause for concern. More >

A Day in the Life
of a Geriatric Care Manager
There are many ways a Geriatric Care Manager can help make a difference in the life of a loved one every day. More >

Support Groups
Listing of local groups and locations. More >

Office Ergonomics
Is Your Job a Pain
in the Neck? Wrists? Eyes?
If your job involves little more physical activity than clicking a mouse and swiveling in your desk chair, you may be surprised to hear that you might be at risk for injury – and we're not just talking paper cuts. More >
This publication does not constitute professional medical advice. Although it is intended to be accurate, neither the publisher nor any other party assumes liability for loss or damage due to reliance on this material. If you have a medical question, consult your medical professional. © 2007 CarePartners Health Services.
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