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Once your knees start to hurt, it seems like nothing brings relief. Sitting or standing at work, your knees can take a beating. A bank teller, teacher, retail clerk, or crossing guard can spend hours standing without relief.

Dementia is not inevitable as you age, but it becomes increasingly common the older you get. However, in some rare cases dementia can occur in people at the age of 40, 50 or 60. In this program Lynne Malcolm speaks with a 74-year-old woman who is caring for her 56-year-old daughter who has a memory span of just two minutes; and with a neuroscientist who explains younger onset dementia, why it occurs, what the early signs are and how to treat and cope with the disease.

Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it. But, in order to do that, you need to know the symptoms of arthritis.

All forms of arthritis share the common symptoms of severe pain, loss of range of motion, and a diminished quality of life. What you will find is that this painful, life altering condition can be found in any individual at any time of their lives. But, there are joint pain treatments that can be effective.

Home care is not only a less expensive alternative to nursing homes — it’s also usually much healthier for your parent’s mental and physical health. Most people know about nursing homes, but there are actually several options for long-term care for your loved ones.

Many seniors see nursing homes as a place where you go to die and become very depressed when they get there. One of the toughest decisions you’ll probably face is deciding how to care for an aging parent. While it can be difficult, if you make an informed decision you’re likely to find a decision that works well for you and your parent.

A stoke is a brain damage cause by lack of blood flow to a portion of the brain. It results in permanent damage to the brain tissue – and in many cases permanent disability for the sufferer. There are many physical consequences like speech disability, and paralysis.

Additionally, stroke survivors often deal with the psychological effects such as depression, anger, and frustration at their inability to perform tasks that were easy or automatic before the stroke.