It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Did you know the we have been honoring Alzheimer’s Awareness in the month of November since 1983? Health Fact: In 1983 there were less than two million people with the disease – that number has...
Category: Disease Management
disease specific health tips
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Enjoyable Travel Tips for Families Affected by Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has provided important tips to families traveling with someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. Their biggest message is that “traveling can still be enjoyable for families...
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Mesothelioma and the Benefits of Home Health Care
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a very rare but aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen and though very rare, can also affect the heart. According to Cancer.net, almost 3,000 people...
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The 7 A’s of Dementia
There are 7 symptoms of dementia, known as the 7 A’s of dementia, as each medical term starts with the letter A. Please note that not everyone will experience all 7 symptoms. For more informal descriptions...
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Understanding Dementia and the 7 Symptoms
Understanding Dementia People can live well with dementia if the people and family who support them are understanding dementia as a disease. Caring for someone living with dementia can be emotionally and physically challenging and it...
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Stroke: How to Spot the Symptoms and Reduce the Risk
What is a Stroke? It happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. This can cause you to permanently lose...