Stroke is a leading cause of death throughout the United States. The American Stroke Association suggests it is the fourth leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and it can happen very fast. A recent Next Avenue post had some insights that are helpful to any household. Surviving a stroke is doable, if…
Preventive care is used to find and maintain a good personal health standard. Unfortunately, when it comes to seniors, the medical community does less for prevention, intervention and aggressive treatment. Ageism is a real problem. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure During a routine preventive visit, your doctor will look at…
When you are involved in elderly caregiving, it’s important to remember that all seniors need vitamin D in the proper amount in their diets. Vitamin D is a natural vitamin that the body produces in response to sunlight. It can also be taken in through diet and supplements. Vitamin D allows the body to absorb…
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease The Alzheimer’s Association calculates that more than 5 million American are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 500,000 people each year. However, diagnosis is difficult since many of these patients are not symptomatic. Currently, the available medical…
People over 65 need to take special care to reduce their chances of contracting foodborne illness (i.e. food poisoning). Fortunately, home health aides for senior citizens in Hudson County can help. Generally, food in the U.S. is usually very safe. However, food that has started to go bad or has been in a refrigerator too…
It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible. It affords family members plenty of time for planning, ensures that a safe living arrangement is set in place and enables the elderly to take advantage of all current and cutting edge treatments available. Unfortunately, both the…