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This blog is the tenth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The tenth and final blog will focus on cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a progressive condition that involves permanent scarring of the liver. Many liver diseases and conditions such
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This blog is the ninth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The ninth blog will focus on urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is a common condition that causes people the unintentionally pass urine. It is also known as the
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This blog is the eighth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The eighth blog will focus on inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that refers to two conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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This blog is the seventh part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The seventh blog will focus on osteoarthritis. As the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide. It is a degenerative joint condition that
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This blog is the sixth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The sixth blog will focus on cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and affects roughly 1 in 12 Canadians aged 20 and
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This blog is the fifth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The fifth blog will focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that block airflow from the lungs.
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This blog is the fourth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The fourth blog will focus on Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that involves mental dysfunction and motor abnormalities. The most common
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This blog is the third part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The third blog will focus on depression. Depression is classified as a mood disorder that affects roughly 280 million people worldwide. A persistent feeling of sadness or
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This blog is the second part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The second blog will focus on chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that involves a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The
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This blog is the first part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The first blog will focus on hypercholesterolemia. Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) is characterized by an excess of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) found in the bloodstream. LDL is bad cholesterol
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Caring for a loved one can be a difficult and time-consuming process. However, it doesn’t have to be done alone. Building a strong caregiving network helps you navigate the challenges of caregiving by establishing and identifying resources, connections, and support. Below is a list of 5 steps to take
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Boom Health is an all-in-one caregiving app that takes the stress out of organizing care. You can find reliable, certified, and friendly caregivers to help care for your loved ones. Boom’s caregiving services include nursing care, personal care and support, escort or companion services, elder care to support aging