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Blog Posts

• Blog Post - In Men With Type 2 Diabetes, Bedroom Blues May Signal a Broken Heart

  In men with type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction may be a warning sign for serious heart trouble, including heart attack and death.

• Blog Post - Memory Trouble? Don't Assume It's Alzheimer's

  Memory loss isn't always Alzheimer's: a review of types of memory loss

• Blog Post - Prescription Addiction: Are Your Parents at Risk?

  Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a growing problem among the elderly.

• Blog Post - Depressed? Try Sleeping It Off

  Research shows insomnia prolongs depression in some elderly people. Tips to help your parent sleep better -- and help her overcome depression.

• Blog Post - My parents are begging me for an occasional drink or cigarette -- even though it's against their doctors' orders.

  Advice on whether it's okay for elderly parents, one of whom uses portable oxygen, to occasionally smoke or drink.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Is it ok to drink alcohol while getting chemo?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Is it OK if my mom with type 2 diabetes drinks alcohol?

  Know the guidelines, dangers, and precautionary measures involved in mixing alcohol with type 2 diabetes and hypoglycemia.

• Question - Is excessively drinking alcohol while receiving chemo unsafe?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Do I have any legal rights over my sister who is an alcoholic and neglects to eat or take her medicine for her Type 1 diabetes?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - My father is a paraplegic and alcoholic who is refusing all help. What, legally, can I do to get him assistance?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - How do I get the stains and smell associated with urine out of a recliner?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Could my father's loud snoring be caused by a medical problem?

  Loud snoring may indicate a medical problem like sleep apnea. Loud snoring could also be caused by obesity, alcohol, smoking, and medications.

• Question - How can I help my anxious mother sleep better?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - My father has dementia and I'm wondering, when is the best time to discuss enforcement of power of attorney?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Will cutting down on liquids help my father's incontinence?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What can I do to improve my confidence and control my blood pressure?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How do we prevent drug interaction problems?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How can I help my mom deal with high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol?

  Along with high blood sugar, someone with diabetes might also have high blood pressure and cholesterol. But she can reduce all three the same way.

• Question - What or how do I get help, for a 76 yr old father drinking to the point of falling down?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

News

• News - Alcoholics With Cirrhosis Have More Brain Damage

  TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Alcoholics with...

• News - Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen Toxic for Some

  WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Very high doses...

• News - Wine, Beer, Spirits Boost Breast Cancer Risk Equally

  THURSDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Three or more...

• News - Epilepsy Drug Holds Promise as Treatment for Alcoholism

  TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- An drug used to...

• News - Whole Grains Do a Heart Good

  MONDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Diets rich in whole...

• News - Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs

  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes...

• News - Smoking Dulls Taste for Sweets

  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Cigarette smoking...

• News - Nicotine Plus Alcohol May Be Tough to Beat

  TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- As many bar patrons...

• News - Drink a Little, Stay Active, Save Your Heart

  WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking in moderation...

• News - Short Chat With Doc Can Curb Problem Drinking

  WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Ten minutes of...