Most people associate medical care with cures and recovery. That’s why it’s often very difficult for family members to understand and accept the notion of palliative care – comfort care given to a patient that’s not intended to cure, but instead to ease the pain associated with terminal or chronic illness. When a patient decides in favor of palliative care, it’s often their family members and loved ones who have the most difficulty handling all of the possible implications of that choice. Read More»
Alzheimer’s patients need activities to help stimulate cognitive functioning, promote social interaction, alleviate depression and improve self-esteem. A visit from a loved one may inspire recollections of past events, especially if your loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Visitations to your loved one’s Alzheimer’s care facility may also help foster relationships and strengthen bonds.
To help your loved one become more engaged with life and spark pleasant memories, share any of these activities on your next visit: Read More»
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average life expectancy of an American female in 2012 was over 81 years of age and for a male, it’s over 76. Even if your parents are alive, well and stubborn, they might insist on living in their own home, even though the upkeep is becoming overwhelming. If you’re researching a senior living community and your parents are adamant it’s for “ Read More»
If you spend endless nights tossing and turning, your eyes burning with exhaustion, but your body is somehow still unable to give you the sleep you need, you need a healthy, long-term solution. Some over-the-counter medications will give one good night, but you can’t become dependent on drugs. There are a few natural methods you can try to help improve your sleep situation.
Break Out The Essential Oils
Some essential oils have the power to soothe anxiety and calm the mind. Read More»
The adage, “You learn something new every day” is certainly correct for a recent study on the link between vitamin D and asthma. It appears that researchers have correlated vitamin D levels with the frequency of attacks suffered by asthma patients. The lower a patient’s vitamin D level, the more likely the patient is to suffer an asthma attack. This could be a significant breakthrough in the treatment of asthma. Read More»
