According to the ALS Association, ALS or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. While ALS can occur in adults in their 20’s and 30’s, most are diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 70 with the average age being 55 years old […]
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Senior Slip & Falls
Many factors can lead to a senior slip or fall accident. Most occur due to poor posture, slow reaction time, lack of activity, poor vision, impaired balance, and side effect from medication. In-home falls can occur when homes have poor lighting, slippery floors, or loose rugs. Many times older adults stop exercising because they are […]
Your Heart Health
Accordingly to the American Heart Association, approximately every 40 seconds an American will suffer a heart attack. Not all heart attacks are sudden and intense. Many start slowly, allowing the person to doubt what is happening. Paying attention to these Primary warning signs your body is sending could save your life. If you think you […]
Glaucoma Awareness
According to the American Academy Of Ophthalmology Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. Here are five primary symptoms of Glaucoma, a leading cause of […]
National Parents Day
In 1994 President Bill Clinton signed into law the resolution and adopted by the U.S. Congress establishing the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents Day. On this day, many choose to spend quality time with their parents reminiscing about their lives together and talking about family members that are no longer with them. Here […]
Falls and Fractures | National Institute on Aging
Source: Falls and Fractures | National Institute on Aging
Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s Disease | National Institute on Aging
Source: Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s Disease | National Institute on Aging
Symptoms | Lewy Body Dementia Association
Lewy body dementia symptoms and diagnostic criteria Every person with LBD is different and will manifest different degrees of the following symptoms. Some will show no signs of certain features, especially in the early stages of the disease. Symptoms may fluctuate as often as moment-to-moment, hour-to-hour or day-to-day. NOTE: Some patients meet the criteria for […]
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