geriatrics

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A Painful Picture (an update of sorts)

Amber @AmbiePam (120697) • United States 17 Mar 17

My grandmother (80) is now in an assisted living facility, and won't be staying in a nursing home. If you're unaware of what I'm talking about you can always go back and read my post, "It Finally Blew Up". I doubt you'd want to...

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Have you ever had to put someone in a nursing home?

Amber @AmbiePam (120697) • United States 22 Dec 09

I was told today that my Papaw had to go to a nursing home because he fell again. He will have physical therapy, and hopefully after 30 days his legs will be strong enough for him to return home. He's the only grandpa I've ever...

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Furry Grim Reaper?

santuccie @santuccie (3384) • United States 25 Jul 07

Here's a news article I'll bet you don't read every day. Check it out! http://www.comcast.net/news/strange/index.jsp?cat=STRANGE&fn=/2007/07/25/723511.html&cvqh=itn_oscarthecat

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Old Age

sranuradha @sranuradha (161) • India 15 Apr 07

Old Age isn't bad when you consider the alternative. There is a lot of research done in the area of Geriatrics - A study of old age. Are you prepared for your old age?