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. […]
Nurse practitioners are quickly becoming the health partner of choice for millions of Americans. Because these caring professionals blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, they offer a unique blend of nursing and medical care––skills that help guide patients to smarter health and lifestyle choices. […]
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Sunny days uplift spirits. But, we, as seniors, need to take special precautions to make sure our enjoyment of summer is not eclipsed by the pain of sunburn or the harmful effects of dehydration and heat illness. […]
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, […]
Dementia
By Joan Weems, RN, Victory Home Health, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, although it is common in elderly individuals. Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. […]
Choosing the Right Rehab
By Susan Rogers, MSG. Prestonwood Rehab, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
There have never been more options available for someone needing to regain their health and strength. Today, patients can choose from rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care. […]
Three steps to building a strong foundation of health
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you looking for ways to fight illness and build a healthier you? For many Americans, even a balanced diet and regular exercise are not enough. […]
By: Dave Hildebrandt, MD Home Health/MD Home Assist, for SENIOR Magazine (Scottsdale edition)
A recent study revealed that the cost of full time non-medical home care will average $45,000 per year in the state of Arizona (based on 44 hours of care per week). […]
By: Dana Weaver, RN, First Texas Home Health, for SENIOR Magazine (Northshore edition)
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. […]
Trips to the Emergency Room (ER) can be stressful, especially for a person living with Alzheimer’s or another form of memory impairment. Symptoms and behaviors of memory impairment vary greatly between individuals, and it can be difficult for ER staff to know how each person will react in this situation. Following are some tips for professionals and caregivers to use as guidelines: […]
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