Though low dose aspirin has been in the news lately, it is still an important component for preventing heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease is a serious public health issue. It’s responsible for roughly 25 percent of deaths in the US, making it the top cause of death in the country. For decades, one of…
Promotional Material from the CDC Hand Washing Initiative Website The CDC hand washing campaign is in full swing with promotional materials for every setting: home, office, school and healthcare providers. Check it out. We provided a sampling below. Here is a Fact Sheet: Here are some Posters: …
The motivation for washing hands is quite clear. Even those who are not very strict in this area fully understand the vital importance of the practice. Saving yourself and those around you from infection which can lead to disastrous outcomes is at the core of all hand washing initiatives. Healthcare providers must be especially diligent…
More than 1,800,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year. According to the National Cancer Institute, almost 40 percent of Americans will become cancer patients. That includes many loved ones in Todt Hill and throughout New York. We won’t beat around the bush. Cancer treatments can have severe side effects. Nausea is common, which leads…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. But for Nassau county residents living with ALS and those who love them, this condition needs no introduction. When patients get a life-changing diagnosis like ALS, they understandably go through many painful emotions as they process…
Anyone can stumble or trip at home. But for seniors, a simple fall can have serious consequences. Avoiding falls is important, but it’s also a good idea to have a fall detection system in place in case an accident happens. Below, we share our suggestions for affordable and effective fall detection tools (plus tips to…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 15% of adults — 37 million of us — have chronic kidney disease. That’s roughly one in seven Americans. Meanwhile, that number is closer to 38% for seniors aged 65 and over. In that light, new renal disease treatments are often cause for celebration. Consider these facts:…
If the doctor has recommended surgery for your loved one’s injured hip, you may feel a little apprehensive. After all, surgery is an invasive process fraught with risks. As such, you may find yourself researching hip replacement alternatives late into the night. You know that seniors with damaged hip joints often face difficulties in performing…
Few people are familiar with the disorder sarcopenia in the elderly. It is severe muscle loss which leaves your elderly loved one at a higher risk of falling. Here we explore what it is, how to diagnose it and what to do about it. Muscle loss and aging typically go hand in hand. As people…
Urinary Incontinence (UI)occurs when a person’s urine leaks by accident. It can happen to anyone but is most common among mature women. After a lifetime of hormonal changes and the rigors of pregnancy, female pelvic floor muscles often become weakened. They sag and relax. A little — or a lot — of urine may leak…