A study about alcohol usage and long term effects on health has revealed some interesting information. In addition to the other well known issues that can come about from moderate to excessive alcohol usage, there is a link between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of suffering from a stroke.
The researchers found that women who drank 14 or more drinks per week and men who had 21 or more drinks per week were at a 57 percent greater risk of suffering from a stroke than the general population. Those that were labeled as “binge” drinkers (five or more drinks in a day, once or more per month) were at a 39 percent greater risk of suffering from a stroke.
The team concluded that this information could be used to create targeted interventions to help those who might be at a higher risk of a stroke from taking preventative measures to better improve their health outcomes.
There was no associated risk of stroke for those that drank alcohol at low levels. Additionally, people that were once heavy drinkers but had abstained from drinking for significant amounts of time did not suffer from a higher rate of stroke.
This research came out of the National University of Ireland at Galway. The research covered individuals around the world and compared drinking habits and stroke occurrence. The research team published their results in the journal, Neurology. Research from the INTERSTROKE study was relied upon heavily for this project. Hopefully, it can be of help to better identify those that are at risk of having a stroke and prevent issues before they occur.
Occasional alcohol consumption is perfectly fine for some people. But like with many other aspects of life, what’s good for some people isn’t necessarily good for everyone. Some people struggle with addiction and health issues related to alcohol consumption. For these individuals, even a little bit of alcohol is a bad thing as it can trigger further complications.
In-home care is unique because of where it occurs. Rather than senior care being given in a remote location, such as a nursing home or care facility, it takes place right in the home. It allows caregivers to better meet the needs of the person needing help. It’s almost always easier to help someone be comfortable when they are in a place that they know and love. It’s true whether the person has suffered from a stroke, is battling dementia, or a variety of other health issues.
Of course, in-home care isn’t ideal for everyone. Some people do best when they receive care in a nursing home setting. Some people have advanced health issues that prohibit care from being applied safely in the home.
But for those that do benefit from in-home care, the benefits go beyond those of physical health. Emotional and social wellbeing can also be improved through in-home care, especially if the right caregiver is used. That’s why we do our best to match the right caregiver with the right individual. When in-home care is done right, it can make a world of difference for the entire family.
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