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Manage Renal Disease with Home Care
The kidneys play an important role in the body, filtering toxins from the blood, helping to control blood pressure, and creating important enzymes. Renal disease (also known as chronic kidney disease) describes the gradual loss of kidney function. When a
Common Alzheimer’s Disease Myths
Alzheimer’s disease is a high-profile medical condition than many older people are concerned about. Because there is so much interest in the disease, the suspected causes and potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are often reported in the media. Unfortunately, a
Managing Heart Disease
Heart disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, and heart arrhythmias. The CDC estimates that more than 27.6 million people have some form of heart disease and it remains the leading cause
Managing Congestive Heart Failure
Heart disease describes a range of conditions including congenital heart defects, heart arrhythmias and coronary heart disease (hardening of the arteries). More than 27.6 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of heart disease and it is the leading cause of
Dementia and Delirium Differences
Dementia and delirium are both very common illnesses amongst elderly people. These conditions share a number of symptoms and it is easy to confuse the two. Both conditions cause a loss of memory, difficulties communicating and poor judgment. However, the
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with Reality Orientation
There are a number of treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease including various cognitive therapies, drugs, and physical rehabilitation. They are used to delay the disease’s progression and improve the quality of life an Alzheimer’s patient experiences. One of the most
Leukemia Drug Helps Parkinson’s Dementia Symptoms
This article discuses how a Leukemia drug helps Parkinson’s Dementia symptoms. Researchers are constantly evaluating potential new treatments for Parkinson’s disease dementia. They may have stumbled upon a new drug treatment that is already approved for treating leukemia. The new
Benefits of Companionship for Seniors
Scientists have discovered that having an active social life can help people stay mentally and physically healthy. This is particularly true for older people — the mental and physical stimulation received from talking to people and going to new places
Caring for Parkinson’s Disease Dementia Patient
Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease that affects at least 500,000 people in the United States. The condition mostly affects older people with the average age of onset being 60-years of age. Between 50 to 80 percent of people
Understanding Dementia Categories
Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases and conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and Lewy body dementia. These conditions share a number of symptoms including memory loss, disorientation, mood swings and problems communicating. Dementia primarily affects older
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About the Author
Eric Barth | CEO
Eric is the CEO of All Heart Home Care, a local home care agency. He is the writer for All Heart Home Care’s blog page. He leads an award-winning home care agency by senioradvisor.com 5 years in a row. (2017 – 2021), as one of the top home care agencies in San Diego, CA