A person with cancer is likely to experience pain at some point during the course of treatment and for some time afterward as well. However, there are effective treatments, so it is possible to be managed. Be sure to speak with your doctor or nurse if you have any questions about pain management options for […]
Read more >It’s a tale as old as time. When a couple grows old and retires from their jobs, they migrate — just as birds do — to the South for wintertime. Some places, like Scottsdale, AZ, even have the affectionate name of “snowbirds” for these individuals. They know they’re coming because they come every single year. […]
Read more >How to stay cool and hydrated in the heat High temperatures will kill hundreds of people every year, with more than 700 people dying from extreme heat every year that could have been prevented had they been armed with the straight facts on how to stay cool and hydrated in the heat. It is wise […]
Read more >Unless you have had cancer, you know someone who has, or you work in oncology, there is little information out there regarding chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Short-and long-term toxicity of platinum compounds and toxins (chemicals in chemotherapy) include the “recipe” for the development of CIPN, for which there are limited options for symptomatic relief. Although […]
Read more >In-home care is a stellar resource for both seniors and their family members. Senior home care provides professional service to older adults with individualized assistance. It allows seniors to stay in their own homes as they age instead of moving to a long-term care facility. Here are the top benefits. 1. It […]
Read more >Home health care is covered by Medicare. Part A or Part B, depending on the circumstances, offers coverage. Beneficiaries do, however, fulfill such requirements. Where it is necessary, home health means assisting an individual in receiving treatment in their own home rather than in a hospital. In certain cases, home health care is less expensive […]
Read more >Home Health Care For Dementia Patients? What benefits does Medicare provide in the context of the needs experienced by Alzheimer’s patients in the early, mid and late stages of the disease? We will explore those options in this article, and it is important to note as the condition progresses, the care requirements for those affected […]
Read more >Scoliosis is the sideways curvature of the spine that occurs during growth just before puberty or at birth and more. In adults, scoliosis is considered more of a deformity and it’s difficult to remedy the situation. The types of scoliosis include being born with it (congenital), in a young child (early-onset), older child or teenager […]
Read more >At its fundamental level, “home health care” means what it sounds like – medical care provided in a patient’s home. Home health care can include broad care given by skilled medical professionals, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Home health care may also include skilled, non-medical care, like medical social services […]
Read more >Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a disorder that affects the hands, arms and wrists. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve, that is the nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist to the hand. The pressure causes carpal tunnel syndrome’s typical symptoms, including numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers. […]
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