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We’ve all seen the words “complementary,” “alternative,” and “integrative,” but what do they really mean? This fact sheet looks into these terms to help you understand them better and gives you a brief picture of the mission and role of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to be cautious and get relief quickly when you are overheated.

The answers to twenty-six of the most frequently asked questions about long-term care are outlined in this article.

As a long distance or Virginia caregiver, you are called upon to be nurse, advocate, aide, and companion to your loved one. Remember to fill your own well and find ways to care for yourself. Read these tips from other caregivers.

This article from the National Cancer Institute discusses the usage and evaluation of complementary and alternative cancer therapies. It also provides a number of sources and references where patients can find more information.

Depression is not a normal part of aging. This article provides a description of the signs, symptoms, and treatment options of depression in older adults.

If you decide to move a parent or other relative in with you, you won't be alone: One out of every four caregivers lives with the elderly or disabled relative they care for.

This Family Caregiver Alliance fact sheet presents an overview of the different services and programs available to caregivers.

Continuing care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs or life plan communities, are a long-term care option for older people who want to stay in the same place through different phases of the aging process.

An overview of the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment of diverticulitis and diverticulosis.

Moving a loved one from their home into another living arrangement can be difficult for a caregiver and the loved one. This article offers information on what to think about before relocation occurs.

An overview of the basics on colorectal cancer from the American Cancer Society.