99% of adults over 50 are infected with the virus that causes shingles, a disease so painful it can hurt to put on clothing. Until now, the shingles vaccine wasn't very effective in older adults. The new one is a game-changer.
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What type of care would you want if you were too ill or injured to speak for yourself? Make your wishes known with a living will and medical power of attorney.
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If you’re at The Ghosh Center on Wednesday mornings, you can count on a smile from Bobbie Hagen, volunteer extraordinaire. She’s a steady presence, who brightens our lives as she welcomes patients and helps them settle in. We recently chatted with Bobbie about her role.
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Deliver just what the doctor ordered to a friend in need. Get recipes tailored to specific health needs and ideas that make things convenient for everyone.
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It's easy as pie to coordinate meals for someone facing serious illness with these websites.
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Are you a spoonie? Spoon theory lets you share how it feels to live with chronic illness and helps you plan your day to conserve your energy.
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Five radical resolutions for starting the new year off right, especially if you're facing cancer or other chronic illness.
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Nick's story is one of the uplifting ones. It's a story of love, loss, sickness and health. It's a story of new life, completely unexpected and perfectly timed.
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Ideas for meaningful gifts when someone you love has cancer.
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