Sep
03
2013
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...
Aug
28
2013
Autoimmune System Breakdown
As we have mentioned in previous posts, arthritis is a complex disease of the joints. There are over 100 musculoskeletal disorders or conditions -- that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues -- that...
Aug
19
2013
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...
Aug
12
2013
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...
Jul
29
2013
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...
Jul
24
2013
Positive Attitude is Protection
New research shows that our aging population, and many of our elderly parents, can reverse some of the negative health issues associated with a lonely life. Yes, having a positive approach and attitude can help!
The...
Jul
02
2013
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...
Jun
13
2013
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...
Jun
07
2013
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...
May
31
2013
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...