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Obesity in America
By Joan Weems, RN Persons that are overweight do not like other people telling them they are overweight. I was one of those that always thought I was overweight whether I was or not. Well […]
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How to Avoid Being Defrauded
By Joan Weems, RN A few days ago my husband answered the phone. I was trying to listen, but I couldn’t make much out of the conversation, until all of a sudden he asked me […]
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Wellness Checks for Medicare Patients
By Joan Weems, RN When you have Medicare, you can get an introductory “Welcome to Medicare” wellness check visit only within the first 12 months you have Medicare Part B. This visit includes a review […]
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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
By Joan Weems, RN The cause of psoriasis remains largely a mystery. Psoriasis skin cells mature about five times faster than cells in normal skin. And unlike normal skin cells, which naturally slough off, these […]
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What you need to know about shingles
By Joan Weems, RN Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. Most commonly, the rash develops as a strip of blisters that wraps around either the left or right side […]
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Adult Obesity––Victory Home Health
Over the last 30 years the rate of obesity has skyrocketed in the U.S. While the cause of this dramatic increase can be debated, the significant impact to the health of Americans cannot. Excess weight is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, sleep apnea and diabetes. […]
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Falls! Are You At Risk?––Victory Home Health
Falls! Are You At Risk? By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, […]
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Living with Parkinson's Disease
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
By Joan Weems, RN, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of certain nerve cells in the brain that normally produce a chemical called dopamine, which helps the brain direct and control smooth, coordinated function of the body’s muscles and movement. In Parkinson’s disease, these dopamine-producing nerve cells break down and die or become impaired. When 80% of those dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are seen. […]
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Allergy or cold? How to tell.
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Allergy or Cold?
By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s the third time this morning that you have had a sneezing fit. “Oh my, am I taking a cold or is this just allergies?” The cold-like symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose, but perhaps it’s the recent weather change. Well, if you get similar symptoms at the same time every year, chances are you probably have seasonal allergies. With spring bearing down upon us, take precautions now for allergies. […]
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What Is Hospice?
Joan Weems, RN, Owner/Administrator Victory Home Health & Hospice, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
What is hospice? That is a question I am often asked. It is difficult to explain in a very few words, but hospice is an approach to healthcare that is designed to support the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those who have life-limiting illnesses or conditions. […]