Companion Care near San Marcos Learns of Stroke Medication Study Elderly people are vulnerable to strokes, but even if they come through a stroke and begin recovering, they still face danger. Second strokes within three months of the first one…
Atherosclerosis Can Cause Decreased Brain Function Atherosclerosis, described as a hardening and narrowing of the arteries, has long been associated with heart disease and heart attacks. As plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries, it creates a narrowing…
What did you eat today? If you have to stop and think for longer than a minute before you answer that question, you probably didn’t do a good job with nutrition today. You may have eaten too much (and don’t…
Gerontology Lays The Foundation For Success For Caregivers in Escondido You may have heard the term “gerontology” before, but do you know what it means? This field of science is critically important to all who work with the elderly, and…
Researchers at Research Centre, Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal have found that memory training exercises can reverse the brain changes associated with mild cognitive impairment. The study tested whether mnemonics and word lists can improve memory and learning in people…
A visit to the hospital is a disruptive event for anyone, especially if it is under emergency circumstances. Surgery and other procedures cause trauma to the body, which in turn puts stress on the mind. Elderly people have a much…
During the holidays, you probably enjoyed the opportunity to stay home from work and simply sit around the house for a few days. However, those of us who are used to going to work every day are often surprised at…
Dehydration Poses Serious Problems for the Elderly Water makes up about 50-60% of the human body. It is essential for blood flow, heart function, organ function, brain function, and waste removal. When people fail to drink enough water, they may…
Here in San Diego County, today we’re seeing our first day of real rain since the Spring showers ended back in May. Now we see the streets slick with rain water. Making things worse, there is a buildup of road…
Macular degeneration is a familiar problem to those involved in home health care in Rancho Santa Fe. As the blood vessels in the eye deteriorate with age, they damage the eye’s delicate light-processing structures and cause loss of vision. A…