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  1. 2009 Health Toolkit: Take Charge of Your Life
    It's the start of a new year. At this time of year, most people make resolutions, particularly about their health. In the January issue of the Erickson Tribune, one of our writers listed a toolkit to help you stay on top of your health. It requires n ...

  2. When it comes to geriatricians, Erickson Living doctors have the edge
    The nation s aging population is growing rapidly. By 2030, the number of adults age 65 and older will nearly double to 70 million. Americans are living longer and people can now live for many years with multiple chronic illnesses. Twenty percent of the cu ...

  3. Prescription bottles everywhere:
    Are up up to your neck in pill bottles? You re not alone. According to a University of Chicago Medical Center study, over half of older adults take five or more medications and/or supplements. Researchers also found that at least 5% of study participants ...

  4. A holistic approach to late-stage dementia
    When someone reaches the later stages of a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer s disease, caring for them can be too much for one person, even if others pitch in. People with dementia tend to lose their ability to function in a certain progression, ...

  5. Keeping your balance
    Having good balance means you can control and maintain your body s position, whether you are moving or remaining still. An intact sense of balance is vital for your health as it helps you get around easily, stay independent, and carry out your daily activ ...

  6. What you should know about thyroid disease
    Jack has been taking extra naps lately and gaining some weight. Mary has been feeling weak, especially in her legs when she climbs stairs. Nancy has slowly lost her appetite and occasionally feels fluttering in her chest. All of these people have somethin ...

  7. Ask the health expert: Raina Patel, M.D.
    Erickson Living health and wellness experts can be found at Erickson Living communities all over the U.S. This month our expert is Raina Patel, Eagle s Trace, Houston, Texas Dr. Patel received her bachelor s degree from Houston Baptist University in Houst ...

  8. Aging knees and hips
    Bones are alive. Like other parts of your body, they need a good blood supply to stay healthy. When blood flow becomes limited due to damage, your bones can no longer repair themselves and may deteriorate. The bones in your joints are especially vulnerabl ...

  9. Health Privacy Act and the Travolta Tragedy
    The loss of a child, or any family member, is a tragedy to the involved family. ' In 1996, the Federal Government passed a law, HIPAA, HealthInsurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to protect the privacy of health information and keep it ...

  10. Rehab facilities: Is there a difference?
    The care provided in a rehabilitation facility, also called a skilled nursing facility (SNF), is intended to help you get better, function more independently, and learn how to take care of your health needs. Most often, people go to SNFs following a hospi ...