Hospital Psychosis
Have you ever had a loved one, who had no previous mental problems, or only slight dementia, go into the hospital or ICU? Once there, did their entire personality and behavior take a 180 degree turn...
View ArticleHow Do You Mend A Broken Heart?
By: Amy Weisser, Case Manager How do you mend a broken heart? Well, that all depends on what has broken your heart. In this article, we are not speaking of a true heart attack, or any kind of actual...
View ArticleA – Fib – Like a Butterfly, But not a Nice One!
By: Amy Weisser, Case Manager As Mohammed Ali famously said, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” That comment could also be used to describe atrial fibrillation (commonly called a-fib) as...
View ArticleLink Between Heart and Gum Disease?
The overwhelming data shows that chronic periodontal (gum) disease contributes to the development of heart disease and stroke. About 75% of Americans have mild to advanced gum disease. And heart...
View ArticleYou’re at the Gym, But Are You Really Exercising?
I have exercised regularly for years and logged many hours outside as well as in the gym. Since I am an avid “people watcher”, I have watched how other people spend their time at the gym. And much of...
View ArticleMake Safety Number One – Maintain a Secure, Fall-Proof Home
By: Amy Weisser, Case Manager Seniors know that keeping safe at home is paramount. Falls are the leading cause of injury death among the senior population. A fall can often make the difference...
View ArticleConstipation Consternation
Remember that constipation itself is not a disease, but a symptom that something within the system is not quite right. Here are some guidelines to help you decide if you truly are constipated: You...
View ArticleCan Too Much Light at Night Be Deadly?
At first glance the sentence above seems preposterous. However, with a bit of explaining, it will make more sense. Personally, I feel this is a huge breakthrough for explaining many things, including...
View ArticleUp to 30% of the Elderly May Be Deficient in This Vitamin
I remember my mom in her later years going to her doctor for her monthly Vitamin B12 shots. She swore it gave her more energy (chalk up another win for the placebo effect!). While there has never...
View ArticleSiblings Facing Eldercare: Divide and Conquer
As a home care agency we don’t provide care for our elderly clients in a vacuum. We get to know the family and offer support and guidance for them as well. Being involved with the family means seeing...
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