Safety And Public Health

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - In Defense of Older Drivers

  Statistics show that older people, in general, are safe, responsible drivers.

• Blog Post - Playgrounds for Seniors

  They're marvelously designed for safe, healthy geriatric activity. And they're fun!

• Blog Post - Sex for Life

  New research shows that many people are sexually active well into old age.

• Blog Post - New Test Can Spare Breast Cancer Patients from Chemo

  The new test Oncotype DX spares many women with early stage breast cancer from chemo by revealing which cancers are low risk.

• Blog Post - What Alzheimer's Caregivers Need Even More Than a Cure

  Alzheimer's caregivers need care resources as urgently as a cure

• Blog Post - With Alzheimer's, Wandering Is a Merry Name for a Scary Problem

  Innovations in dealing with wandering, which affects 6 in 10 people with Alzheimer's.

• Blog Post - Over-The-Counter Driving Hazards

  Even simple cold medications can undermine the driving abilities of elderly people.

• Blog Post - My mother's caregiver is too controlling and won't take direction from us.

  My mother has Alzheimer's and has had a live-in caregiver...

• Blog Post - Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors -- the Last Taboo Subject

  Alcohol abuse among seniors still tends to be secret, but new data show it's more common than most people suspect. A guide to how to talk about it.

• Blog Post - Is It Time For Your Parents To Give Up The Car Keys?

  Tips for how to know when it's time for your elderly parent to stop driving -- and what to do about it.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Is it safe for a patient doing chemo get a tattoo?

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• Question - How can I help my father get up from a fall without causing injury to him or me?

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• Question - Is it safe for a chemo patient who has now grown back their...

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• Question - Is it safe to leave a parent with Alzheimer's home alone?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Sex and chemo: Is it safe for the woman?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Are there ways to help my vision-impaired parent stay active and safe?

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• Question - Is having sex orally with a man safe when going through...

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• Question - What are some budget-friendly ways to keep my mom safe during bathing?

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• Question - Would it be safe for my mother to travel by plane to come live with me?

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• Question - My mom has macular degeneration, but still insists on driving. Is there anything I can do?

  My mother has macular degeneration. Should she still be driving?

• Question - How can I persuade my father to stop driving?

  My father insists on continuing to drive -- against the advice of two doctors. What should I do?

• Question - What could be causing my 80-year-old father's repeated falls?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do we deal with my father who has heart failure who wants to travel and expects only family to care for him?

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• Question - Can a new diabetes drug also help my mother lose weight?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do I deal with my mom, who has Alzheimer's, refusing care and assistance?

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

• Question - How do I get my dad out of the bathtub?

  A shower chair can make it easier to bathe.

• Question - How can I be sure my mother, who lives on the other side of the country, is driving safely?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• 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 it okay to resume tanning after having chemo?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What's the diplomatic way to handle wild accusations by a parent with Alzheimer's?

  Coping with accusations by an Alzheimer's patient diplomatically is tough. Here's how to respond to accusations and keep friends from being alienated.

• Question - How soon can we expect the nausea to hit after a chemo treatment and how long does it last?

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• Question - Could my mother's sleeping pills be causing her sundown syndrome?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What precautions should my dad, who has type 2 diabetes, take when traveling?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is the best way for my 87 year old mother to invest her money?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - My dad was just diagnosed with mild dementia. Should he still be on the road?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I protect my incontinent mother's skin?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What's the best way to control odor from urinary incontinence?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I help my demanding father -- without neglecting the rest of my life?

  My father is in a comfortable living situation, yet still seems to need constant attention

• Question - How can I convince my father to go to an Alzheimer's adult day care?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is my first step in administering my mother's will?

  The first step is usually the hardest: Finding and organizing the property your mothe owned at her death.

• Question - Why do we need to donate blood for a transfusion for my father, whose blood type is O-negative?

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• Question - How do we deal with my daugther's and grandchildren's safety due to her brain tumor?

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• Question - How long does insulin last once it's been opened?

  How long does insulin last, and does it expire faster if not refrigerated? Here's expert advice on how long insulin lasts and how best to store it.

• Question - Why would chemo cause stomach pain for my dad, who has stage 4 colon cancer?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What causes a person with dementia to talk endlessly for hours?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I carve out time for myself without feeling guilty?

  I"m my mother's caregiver, and I feel guilty when I take time for myself.

• Question - When making a minor change in a will, do I need to have it done by a lawyer?

  If a will revision is truly minor, you may be able to accomplish it on your own.

• Question - Answer to hiding medications in food or drinks.

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• Question - How do I get my husband to cope with his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis?

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• Question - How do I gently correct my mother-in-law, who has had brain surgery, when she calls my daughters the wrong name?

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• Question - Are ther any birth defects caused by chemotherapy or any...

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• Question - If you miss a chemotherapy apointment would a doctor give...

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• Question - How can we find out if my mother-in-law had a will?

  If a search in the obvious places doesn't turn up a will, try a few less obvious ones.

• 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 - How can I encourage my mother to be more independent after her stroke?

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• Question - Financial help when a parent leaves a nursing home to live with family?

  A low-income elder who leaves a nursing home to live with family may get help from Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

• Question - Why is my elderly father having trouble driving at night?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Are hallucinations common in people with Alzheimer's?

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• Question - Should I let my dad, who has diabetes, drive?

  Help your parent with diabetes avoid hypoglycemic episodes while driving, and learn some legalities of driving with type 2 diabetes.

• Question - What Questions Should I ask my Mother's Doctor if she Wants to Stop Chemo?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can we travel with parents with dementia?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - How can I tell whether my father's incontinence after his stroke is temporary?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

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• News - Experts Release New Asthma Care Guidelines

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• News - U.S. Food Safety: Home-Grown Problems Abound

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• News - Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause

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