Senior Selections

A Wake Up Call to America

Study shows few are planning for long-term care

Wake up, America! A financial crisis could be looming for which you are not prepared. This is the loud and clear conclusion of a recent Roper study about long-term care which shows that most Americans have done little to prepare for what could be one of the largest expenses they'll ever face - their long-term care. The American Society on Aging (ASA) released the study. More of this story...

Hospice of San Joaquin - Lodi Memorial partnership

An interview with Shelly Mason, RN, Director of Utilization, Discharge Planning, Social Services at Lodi Memorial

Lodi Memorial staff and physicians have recognized Hospice of San Joaquin as the provider of hospice care for the Lodi area since the early 1980's. The availability of hospice care is not a matter of having 'a Lodi address' since hospice services are primarily delivered in the homes of the terminally ill. Each day Hospice of San Joaquin deploys its teams of nurses, home health aides, social workers and trained volunteers throughout the Lodi region. In 2006, 149 terminally ill patients and their families were served in the greater Lodi area by Hospice of San Joaquin. More of this story...

Tips for managing arthritis

In an effort to provide arthritis sufferers some basic advice for living with arthritis we have prepared the following tips. More of this story...

Alzheimer's recognition

Local experts offer tips on spotting the disease early

While Alzheimer's is a serious disease that requires immediate medical attention, those involved may not know where to turn or what steps to take. In Lodi, local experts are available to provide important information and to help care for those with the disease. More of this story...

Celebrate life this season by supporting loved ones

Fall is nearly here and this busy season ushers in many chances for reconnecting with friends and family, including Labor Day get-togethers and the kids' sporting events. Although fall can be a festive time, there are many who may not be able to appreciate it to the fullest because they are reflecting on loved ones who are no longer around to celebrate. More of this story...

Natural, FDA-approved option for reducing cholesterol

Statin drugs have become the option of choice for most physicians treating patients with high cholesterol levels, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia. Millions of people currently take Lipitor, Zocor and other prescription medications in this class. Statins are very effective at reducing cholesterol, which is why prescriptions for them are so readily doled out by doctors. But what many patients (and doctors) may not realize is that statins can cause a wide variety of painful or potentially dangerous side effects. This leaves the public wondering if there is a safe, FDA-backed option for reducing cholesterol that doesn't produce unwanted side effects, or if such an aggressive cholesterol-reduction regimen is actually necessary. More of this story...

Cataract surgery nothing to fear

Ask most people their opinion of surgery, and you're likely to hear how much they'd love to avoid it. Sooner or later, however, most people will find themselves going under the knife, be it for minor or major surgery. While some are quick to point out there's no such thing as "minor" surgery, some surgical procedures are certainly more commonplace and less risky than others. More of this story...

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