The benefits of hand washing is abundantly clear. Even if they do not diligently adhere to the practice, no one dares to dispute its essential value. 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…
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, we really can’t overstate the importance of early diagnosis. As we all know, early detection of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms actually appear can be of great value. Unfortunately, researchers have struggled to find a reliable method of doing so — until now. It is important to understand how to detect Alzheimer’s…
It is difficult to accept that a senior adult in your life is no longer able to perform the same tasks they once could on their own. You may have started noticing small signs that have raised concerns. At first, you may have even turned a blind eye, but when those signs become more frequent…
Progress in understanding and treating geriatric heart disease continues daily. However, such advances appear to be small in scope. What we call “breakthroughs” are relatively less common. Many recent advances, for example, have focused on areas like genetics, treatment options, and the personalized care and treatment of patients in Morris County. First, a clarification. “Heart…
Clinical research continues to yield valuable new insights into geriatric depression, especially in relation to symptoms and memory function. Essentially, geriatric depression is a major depressive disorder (MDD) in seniors. Its symptoms, the response to treatment, and the diagnosis can differ, depending on the patient. That conclusion is confirmed by four recent studies discussed below.…
If you are responsible for caring for an elderly loved one, you probably could use some help to lighten the load. But without experience in the medical industry, it’s hard to know what level of caregiver you need? In-home healthcare needs can be easily met with a little bit of research and the help of…
So often, the very word “stroke” is uttered with a grim shake of the head, an acknowledgment that life as a stroke “victim” comes with profound challenges. That’s understandable. Stroke is not only unpredictable but symptoms can also occur without prior warning. In turn, this complicates stroke rehabilitation for seniors in Berkeley Heights. According to…
The COVID-19 crisis has affected the healthcare system in very significant ways. Patients with chronic health conditions are of the most urgent concern. Seniors have the highest incidence of many chronic diseases. In addition, they are the most at-risk population for COVID-19. CDC guidelines advise seniors to remain at home and avoid settings that increase…
There are a number of treatments for geriatric diabetes for seniors in Verona, NJ. In Part One, we looked at the types of diabetes, changing treatment concepts, and directions for treatment. Here, we look at specific categories of medications, non-pharmacologic therapies, as well as on-demand insulin injections. Categories of Medication to Treat Geriatric Diabetes Metformin,…
We are making progress in the treatment of geriatric diabetes for seniors in Springfield, NJ all the time. In recent decades, new treatments for geriatric diabetes have emerged. They include dozens of new medications as well as non-pharmacologic therapies. In this two-part post, we’ll look at the range of new treatments and their associated benefits.…