by blastoff | Feb 10, 2022 | Info
When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls can become more serious, setting up a sequence of events that can have longstanding implications on...
by blastoff | Feb 10, 2022 | Info
As a caregiver you can play a big role in keeping your loved one healthy. Follow these caregiving tips to make sure they are feeling their best. Doctors: Make sure your loved one gets to all his/her doctor appointments. Go to doctor appointments with him/her so you...
by blastoff | Feb 10, 2022 | Info
A heart attack results when a complete occlusion suddenly forms in the arteries that supply blood to your heart – the coronary arteries. Blockages are caused by a disease process throughout the arteries in your body called atherosclerosis, in which plaque – a fatty...
by blastoff | Feb 10, 2022 | Info
Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech Difficulty: Ask the person...
by blastoff | Feb 10, 2022 | Info
Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands that are visibly soiled. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth...
by blastoff | Feb 10, 2022 | Info
Remember to meet your physical needs; eat nutritious meals, exercise and get enough sleep Ask for help from faraway relatives and friends, making a list of what they can do to help Use help from community resources; geriatric care manager, home health...
