Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease You may have noticed some changes in your parent that have left you worried. They seem to be unable to find the words they are searching for when speaking with you. The lost remote control has been found in odd places like the laundry hamper. You find them wandering into rooms and unable to recall… Read More
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Homecare Doral FL-Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disease of the nervous system. It is a progressive condition, which means it gets worse over time. PD may start with slight symptoms like a hand tremor or slowed movements. Read More
Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls in the Elderly Elderly Care in Brandon FL: Approximately 30 percent of the population of adults over the age of 64 throughout the United States will suffer from a fall each year. Most of these falls will occur in the bathroom. Read More
Most Common Age-Related Eye Problems Senior Care Vero Beach FL-Vision problems are a common occurrence for senior adults. Along with the many changes their bodies go through, their eyes also begin to break down and usually make it difficult for them to see the way they used to. Read More
Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Though the exact number of cases each year is not known, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 900,000 people throughout the United States are impacted by pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis each year. This number is equal to between 1 and 2 people per 1000 throughout the country each… Read More
What Is Arthritis? One in every five adults. There are approximately 52.5 million adults in the United States suffering from arthritis today. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in this country. Over half of all Americans over the age of 65 are living with some form of arthritis in at… Read More
What Is Heat Stress? Home Care Services Ormond Beach FL-“Heat stress” refers to the physical burden that is placed on the body when in a hot environment. This stress occurs because of the strain that the heat places on the heart and blood vessels, both of which are critical elements of the body’s natural cooling system. Read More
Secondary Risk Factors for Heart Disease If you were to ask just about anyone in these enlightened times what the primary risks are for developing heart disease they would be able to rattle off the main culprits: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, family history, gender, and smoking. Most people do not know that there are also secondary risk factors… Read More
Deep Vein Thrombosis According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deep vein thrombosis affects as many as 600,000 Americans every year. If your loved one has any sort of circulatory system issues, their doctor has probably mentioned being on the lookout for deep vein thrombosis. But what is DVT, and is it something that… Read More
Acute Respiratory Distress in Children Fewer things are as upsetting as finding out your child has a health issue. And when it’s something as serious as respiratory distress, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with worry. But what exactly is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)? What causes it? What are some of the signs that your child may have it, and… Read More
