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Pulse Symposium Kicks Off On March 15: Memorial Sloan Kettering Joins As Major Sponsor.

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What is the preferred living situation for seniors after retirement?

Answer (1 of 15): My mother lives in a self contained annex built on my house. She lives her own life, cooking and shopping for herself. We sort out all the bills etc, for which she gives us a...

New York Yankees honor challenged athletes for start of HOPE Week

16-year-old Landis Sims, who was born without hands and feet and went on to make his varsity baseball team as a high school freshman, helped the Yankees kick off their 13th annual HOPE Week.

How does one prepare for old age knowing they will be alone?

Bette Stalford's answer: I'm 74 this year and I have been widowed for 9 years. Make sure you have a pension pot, and make sure you have insurance to pay for your funeral. Pets are great company, I...

Why do depressed people find it difficult to shower and brush their teeth for days even though this...

Answer: Here’s the problem. Showering and brushing your teeth might(and that’s a big might)make someone with depression feel better for the five minutes that it takes to complete the task. But, what...

What are the best things to do in loneliness in order to avoid depressive thoughts?

Sally Alter's answer: Unfortunately, as every one knows, you cannot avoid thoughts of any kind, especially depressive ones when you are lonely. If you are prone to depression, you will think depres...

A dementia patient is refusing personal care, soaked in urine and has capacity. When do I walk away?

Pamela Wissenbach's answer: I am a CDP, certified dementia practitioner. I work in the activities areas. I am often called upon to redirect residents behaviors. I most often do this by stepping into...

Past Due: Easing Medical Debt

Imagine that you’re dealing with cancer and huge medical bills keep piling up.