Does Cerebral Palsy get worse with age? This is a common question caregivers in Briarwood and throughout the greater New York area ask. The simple answer is, no. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder. In other words, that specific condition will not worsen as we age, but the symptoms can change. Still, aging brings…
DetailsThough 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…
DetailsDecember 5-11: Handwashing Awareness Week Handwashing Awareness Week might seem trivial. However, at this point, we can all see how critical this issue really is.Some fun facts: 400 BCE The ancient Greek historian Thucydides is the first to suggest that disease can spread from one person to another. 1546 Italian scholar and poet Girolamo Fracastoro suggests that epidemics…
DetailsPromotional 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: …
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when stomach acid flows into one’s esophagus — that’s the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach — more than once or twice a week. This irritating and occasionally dangerous gastrointestinal disorder can affect anyone, from newborns to older adults. But it’s widespread among seniors, including those in Nassau County. You may…
DetailsAlthough we like to think of the holidays as a joyous time of year, not everyone feels that way. It can be a depressing and lonely time for seniors—especially for seniors who are separated from their loved ones. In addition, some seniors might be reminded of lost friends or family members. Additionally, they may find themselves…
DetailsMore 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…
DetailsNovember is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Unfortunately, we all seem to be touched by the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease. Virtually everyone knows someone who has either suffered from this disease or a caregiver of someone suffering from it. Sadly, we often feel so overwhelmed and powerless when we think about the whole thing. Alzheimer’s disease…
DetailsAlzheimer’s Disease Blood Test There is exciting news in the field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research with the advent of a new blood test. This Alzheimer’s disease blood test can determine the presence of a key marker, brain amyloidosis. AD is associated with the buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, as well as other…
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