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Medical Consequences of Substance Abuse The United States government, on their website for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drugabuse.gov, defines substance abuse and drug addiction as a disease of the brain. Admittedly, initial drug use may be voluntary, however, this agency states that the most commonly abused drugs change a person’s chemistry. The addiction …
Companionship Assistance Takes the US by Storm Many people are beginning to notice that their elder loved ones might need a little more help at home, especially with yesterday’s baby boomers coming into the elderly age. The help might be more than some families can handle, who have their own busy lives and families. This …
Alzheimer and dementia asset management A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be devastating, but if either disease is in its early stage, it’s important to start making plans now. Sadly, many patients with memory loss have not handled asset management before the disease accelerates, therefore, completing this process early is in everyone’s best interest. …
Planning Ahead for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Planning ahead, especially when the initial diagnosis is delivered or in the early stages of these memory diseases, is important to keep the patient’s wishes clear. Early planning will help the patient be involved in the process while allowing time to work through the numerous papers and legalities of …
