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How Do People Get Mesothelioma? 

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to asbestos for the majority of the 20th century. It usually takes between 20 and 50 years for mesothelioma to develop after exposure, making the disease more common for seniors than younger age groups.

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Two Alzheimer’s Treatments that Reduce the Most Severe Symptoms

The most up-to-date Alzheimer’s statistics are worrying. The disease has become the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast and prostate cancer together. And while deaths from several chronic conditions, including cardiovascular illnesses, are declining, those from Alzheimer’s have jumped more than 100%. The toll the disease takes on family caregivers is similarly staggering, with more than 16 million Americans supplying over […]

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One of the Top Home Health Agencies in Mesa, AZ

As Arizona’s third largest city, Mesa offers everything from arts and cultural centers to breathtaking outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed in year-round warm sunshine. And Endeavor In Home Care, one of the leading home health agencies in Mesa, AZ, is on hand to help seniors get out and experience whatever their hearts desire! […]

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At-Home Care in Scottsdale – Adhering to the Highest Standards

Receiving high accolades for its rest and relaxation, food and entertainment options, it’s no wonder so many seniors in Arizona are proud to call Scottsdale home. Endeavor In Home Care is pleased to provide the at-home care in Scottsdale seniors need to allow them to remain safe and thriving in the comfort of home. Just […]

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Dementia Care: 3 Tips for Dealing with Memory Problems

Watching a loved one’s memory slowly deteriorate as a result of worsening dementia is a truly heartbreaking ordeal to suffer through. When you are also responsible for your loved one’s daily care, the job can seem utterly overwhelming. There are a few things that caretakers of individuals with dementia should keep in mind to help […]

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Targeting ‘simple proteins’ may extend metabolic healthspan

FABP’s are fatty-acid binding proteins, which are found in abundance in heart and liver tissue. A new study suggests keeping FABP levels very low may extend teh metabolic healthspan. In the study, conducted at the T. H. Chan School of Health at Harvard University, researchers altered levels of these proteins in mice. The research team […]

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The Positive Side of Dementia

Introduce the topic of “dementia” at your next summer party and you’ll find the mood quickly turns from happy to heavy-hearted. For most of us, negative experiences are all that we have read, and perhaps have experienced, with this disease. And since there is still not yet a cure, it’s only natural that an Alzheimer’s […]

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Changes To Medicare Coverage

[title size=”1″]Medicare Contingent On Health Improvement[/title] Until recently, continued qualification for Medicare required a health improvement, showing that the benefactor’s health was improving. This caused many seniors to lose their benefits when suffering from chronic conditions or diseases such as heart failure, Alzheimer’s, or Parkinson’s. Chronic diseases and conditions would prevent seniors from showing an […]

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Mesa Senior Home Care

Mesa Senior Home Care, Customized to Your Individual Needs As Arizona’s third largest city, Mesa offers everything from arts and cultural centers to breathtaking outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed in year-round warm sunshine. And Endeavor Home Care’s Mesa senior home care team loves nothing more than helping the seniors in our care to […]

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Senior Care in Gilbert, AZ: What is COPD and How Do Seniors Get It?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, describes a spectrum of irreversible, progressive conditions permanently affecting airflow to the lungs. These conditions include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients with chronic bronchitis struggle to bring air into their lungs due to inflamed, swollen airways clogged with excess mucus. Seniors with emphysema have damage to the small air […]