Our elders may be living and dealing with the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The strength to deal with aches and pain is a part of what has enabled them to live a long life. But with...

The cause, or causes, of rheumatoid arthritis is not yet known. It can effect both men and women, although research seems to show that women are more likely to develop the disease at an earlier age (commonly between...

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans live with a bodily limitation or pain caused by osteoarthritis on a daily basis. The objectives of any...

Most often, osteoarthritis develops slowly and gradually. It may start as soreness which seems to temporarily go away. Or a joint stiffness that seems a nuisance rather than a medical concern. My elderly mother complains of knee...

My Mother has recently begun to complain more and more about arthritis pain. At best, she is slow moving these days and professes fear of falling. But she has frequently mentioned arthritic pain in her knees, which...

Lifestyle and Family History Play Big Role My father suffered from occasional attacks of gout. I know he was in pain, and suffered through the intense joint pain on his big toe. So what, exactly, is gout? Probably the best medical...

Safety, Simplicity, Supervision I am preparing homecare staff to assist an elderly woman with Alzheimer's.  Usually, her husband is the primary caregiver, but he has been admitted to a rehab facility for recovery from knee replacement surgery.  Of primary importance...

There is growing scientific evidence which shows support for the concept that nutrition and diet can help prevent memory loss --  as well as improve memory in elderly patients already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Certain food groups can result in memory improvement for...

Annual Screening is VERY Important Prostate cancer is the number one form of cancer among men in the U.S., with 240,000 new cases diagnosed every year (according to the American Cancer Society). An estimated 11 percent of all men who...

Planning for Next Steps at Home Due in part to the Affordable Care Act - as we have mentioned previously in our blog - hospitals will be vulnerable to Medicare reimbursement reductions due to patient re-admissions within 30 days of...