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Providing Oral Care for Aging Adults

WEBMaintaining proper oral health in the aging population is an important aspect of overall health and it allows older adults to maintain their quality of life, prevent and minimize …

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Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine: A Physician’s Perspective

WEBNow that you’ve heard Donna’s story, you probably have many questions. I’ll do my best to explain what you should know about shingles and the shingles vaccine. What is …

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Skin Care and Assessment in the Elderly Population

WEBThe purpose of this article is to describe how to perform a thorough skin assessment, the importance of assessing the skin monthly, and to describe ways to protect the skin. Skin …

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Preventing Polypharmacy in Older Adults

WEBOlder adults are more at risk for polypharmacy for a variety of reasons. The process of absorption and excretion of medications is delayed in adults over the age of 65. The …

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Heart Failure Health Promotion

WEBOver 1 million patients admitted to the hospital have a primary diagnosis of heart failure. After years of health promotion regarding heart failure, the incidence and mortality rate …

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