Risk Factors that May Lead to Colon Cancer

Colon cancer begins as pre-cancerous polyps develop in the colon or rectum. These polyps can be present in the colon for years before invasive cancer develops. They may not cause any symptoms, especially early on, which means your parent often won’t know if he has colon cancer until it’s spread. But fortunately, there are easy…

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What Can You Do to Help Your Senior to Avoid Bruising?

Bruises aren’t something that you can prevent completely, but as your elderly family member has gotten older you might have noticed that she bruises more easily. The layer of cushioning fat just under the skin gets thinner as people age, and that contributes a little bit to easier bruising. But there may be other causes,…

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