Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease process in which a person has high blood glucose (hyperglycemia), either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that […]
There’s no place like home. When you or a loved one have had a recent hospital stay or have received a life-altering medical diagnosis, it requires an understanding of both the necessary medical care that […]
Courtesy Visiting Nurses Association of North Texas When illness requires medical care, often treatment can be done in the home instead of in hospitals. Home care nursing began in the 1880s when public health nurses […]
Courtesy Heaven at Home When most seniors begin to have difficulty doing the things they used to do, the first caregiver to help is most often a member of the family. It may be just picking […]
By Susan Stell High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too strong. High blood pressure adds to the workload of your […]
Many of us are so frightened at the prospect of Alzheimer’s that we ignore behaviors that could be indicative of the disease, hoping the symptoms will fade or making excuses to avoid the issue. Yet, people often say they wish they had sought a diagnosis and treatment for a loved one sooner, having waited until something horrendous happened that forced a realistic assessment of the situation. […]
Few decisions weigh as heavily on a family as finding the right assisted living accommodations for a loved one. Research and recommendations can be helpful, but you also want to carefully consider the right match––finding a place that meets all your criteria and then some. […]
Within every resident at Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care, there is an important story. Each holds triumphs and tragedies, adventures and journeys amid generous components of talent, skills, accomplishments, and dreams. Who we are really doesn’t diminish with age. […]
As Baby Boomers get older, many of them are suffering because they weren’t fully prepared for the hardships of aging. These days, getting old seems to be harder than it used to be––families live farther apart and aren’t always able to care for each other the way they did in the past. […]
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. […]
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