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Japan places a very high value on family when it comes to senior care. Younger family members are often given the task of caring for older family members. Although medical care is present, it is not as highly utilized as it is in the U.S. … [Read more...]
According to a new study, long periods of sleep may be a major cause of concern. For those that take long naps during the day, or that sleep in excess of nine hours on a nightly basis, they may be at a higher risk of suffering from a … [Read more...]
Today, senior care companies are finding that they need to react differently to care issues today than they did several years ago. The world is changing, and along with it, the economy, laws, and expectations from professional senior care. … [Read more...]
Researchers at the University of Calgary recently announced that they have discovered a new type of cell, and that this cell has the ability to heal tissue found within the heart. A new discovery might help doctors to make big strides … [Read more...]
Most of the articles on this blog are geared toward family members who are looking for senior care for an older loved one. This one is a little bit different. While you can read it as a warning regarding the care of a family member, this … [Read more...]
One of the weird observations that has come out of medical research is that there is a link between the number of years of education that someone has and the likelihood that they will suffer from heart disease or a stroke. In general terms, … [Read more...]
Often, we think of palliative care as being directly equal to hospice care. And while hospice care does utilize palliative care, it is a specific type, aimed at relieving pain associated with the end of life. Palliative care, plainly put, … [Read more...]
Dizziness is one of the leading causes of falls amongst seniors, but because it can have so many different causes, it is also one of the most difficult causes to address. Because dizziness can create a fall even when there are no obstacles … [Read more...]
A recently published study indicated that if diabetes goes left untreated, the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia developing is much higher than if the diabetes were treated. This has led researchers to believe … [Read more...]
In the past, many assisted living facilities have relied on 911 services when it came to addressing health issues that a senior is facing. For example, if someone has fallen a number of times, family members might agree that assisted living … [Read more...]
After a stroke occurs, disability is common. Because of the temporary loss of blood to the brain that is the hallmark of a stroke, parts of the body can stop working like they once did. Paralysis in parts of the body are also common. … [Read more...]
Palliative care is designed to provide relief from chronic pain. It is closely related to hospice care, except that it doesn't apply only to terminally ill patients. Palliative care is not focused on curing the patient, but rather helping … [Read more...]
