Media Releases
- Chronic muscle pain may not be connected to arthritis (06 March 2009)
- Quick response can reduce heart attack-related deaths (28 January 2009)
- Take precautions to keep the common cold at bay (26 December 2008)
- Cancer screenings available under Medicare (27 November 2008)
- More changes coming to Medicare in 2009 (10 November 2008)
- Elderly should choose personal emergency alarm system carefully (29 September 2008)
- Losses of many kinds cause grief (03 September 2008)
- Urinary tract infection can lead to serious problems in the elderly (30 July 2008)
- Aging doesn’t necessarily come with ‘normal’ problems (27 June 2008)
- Lowering stress can strengthen immune system (26 May 2008)
- Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation saves lives (21 April 2008)
- Parkinson’s disease more than just the shakes (26 March 2008)
- Working with health providers results in better care (18 February 2008)
- Arthritis common cause of stiffness and swelling in aging adults (29 January 2008)
- Pneumonia can be life-threatening without proper treatment (24 December 2007)
- Health expert: Over-the-counter pain relievers safe if used wisely (09 November 2007)
- Constipation a symptom, not a disease (09 October 2007)
- Medical help comes from a variety of professional levels (14 March 2007)
- Health literacy is communication tool for patients, doctors (27 February 2007)
- Pets can be more than best friends for older adults (12 February 2007)
- Nothing normal about normal pressure hydrocephalus (01 January 2007)
- Health Insurance Act keeps medical records personal (20 November 2006)
- Home oxygen therapy gives freedom to patients with breathing conditions (07 November 2006)
- Area Agency on Aging allows elderly to stay home longer (10 October 2006)
- Relying on home health testing alone could be dangerous (14 September 2006)
- Osteoporosis can be slowed or prevented (16 August 2006)
- Congestive heart failure is treatable (11 July 2006)
- Properly working thyroid necessary for health (14 June 2006)
- Blood pressure doesn’t have to climb with age (16 May 2006)
- Alcohol abuse not just a younger generation problem (10 April 2006)
- Long-term care facility selection requires careful consideration (20 March 2006)
- Reverse mortgages call for careful consideration (13 February 2006)
- Funeral planning: An important step in getting your affairs in order (11 January 2006)
- F.A.S.T. action can improve recovery from a stroke (13 December 2005)
- Care doesn’t end when there is no cure (29 November 2005)
- Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, The rest of the story (16 November 2005)
- After all these years, Social Security still misunderstood (17 October 2005)
- Doctor shopping is an important step to quality health care (19 September 2005)
- Doctor visits made more effective with advance list (29 August 2005)
- Flying senior citizens can cut down screening anxiety (10 August 2005)
- Planning ahead can keep homeowner’s dream from turning into nightmare (21 June 2005)
- Sleep needs remain the same as we age; Insomnia may be a sign of health problems (09 May 2005)
- Healthy feet: A step in the right direction (11 April 2005)
- Pre-planning and communication concerning life-and-death issues can ease heartaches (24 March 2005)
- Diagnosis is first step in treating alzheimer’s disease (11 March 2005)
- Medicare changes planned for next year (23 February 2005)
- Depression knows no age limit (16 February 2005)
- More than uncomfortable: Cold weather can be fatal (28 January 2005)
- Get moving! Start new exercise program in new year (14 January 2005)
- Forgetfulness: Not all memory gaps are serious (03 December 2004)
- Medicare offers new benefits for new year (25 November 2004)
- Holidays can be joyful…and laden with stress (18 November 2004)
- Keep well this winter even without flu shot (29 October 2004)
- You never outgrow your need for good dental care (14 October 2004)
- Family medical history is good for health (13 October 2004)
- Spoonful of sugar? Communication more likely to help medicine go down (30 September 2004)
- Older drivers: Know when to give up the keys (21 September 2004)
- Getting shots: Not just kid stuff anymore (09 September 2004)
- Do homework when choosing assisted living facility (30 August 2004)
- Say that again? New technology can help age-old problem (11 August 2004)
- Medigap helps fill in coverage holes (12 July 2004)
- Texas Cares launches new website to help seniors with drug info (09 June 2004)
- Medicare prescription drug cards: Temporary confusion (31 May 2004)
- Medicare changes explained (03 March 2004)
- Take care to lessen chances of cold, flu (31 December 2003)
- Grandparents as parents: Texas ranks second (03 December 2003)
- Health: Problems with older eyes (01 December 2003)
- Safety should be ingredient in medications (21 October 2003)
- Grandparenting often more than it used to be (09 September 2003)
- Older drivers: Keep safety first (25 August 2003)
- Scams target older adults (07 July 2003)
- Successful aging depends on quality of life, not just years lived (20 May 2003)
- Grandparenting today: A valuable place in the family (03 December 2002)
- Silver threads: Aging, memory (25 September 2002)
- Little things mean a lot: Assistive devices make life easier (30 January 2002)
- Falling is serious concern for older adults (28 March 2001)
- Care givers, family should use empathy with alzheimer’s patients (27 October 1999)
- Take out “insurance” to prevent falls in the home (07 October 1999)
- Alzheimer’s population expected to triple in next 25 years (16 September 1997)
Last updated: 25 April, 2012
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