Caregivers
Could That Pain Be Arthritis?
Could That Pain Be Arthritis? Can you feel the impending rain in your old football injury? Perhaps you…
Cancer Survivorship: Finding Support After Treatment Ends
From the moment an individual receives a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery and beyond, life becomes different.
Preventative Care: Putting Your Health First
There are many reasons we make appointments to see our doctors. While some adults only go to the…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Take Action: Fight the Flu
This month on HealthCurrents we discuss flu symptoms and prevention. As #FluFighters, we truly care about protecting our…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Alzheimer’s: Signs & Symptoms
Alzheimer’s: Signs & Symptoms Over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to triple…
Alzheimer’s Disease: Knowledge Helps Families Protect Precious Memories
Alzheimer’s in America Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 16 million are estimated to have the disease by 2050. Each year, approximately one in every three seniors dies…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Stroke: Every Second Counts
For someone suffering a stroke, time is critical. The sooner you are diagnosed, assessed and receive treatment, the…
Know the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Memory Loss that prevents or disrupts daily life. Difficulty doing familiar routine tasks. Withdrawal from usual activities or social events. Changes in mood or personality Problems with words both speaking and writing. Confusion with time, dates and places. Decreased or poor judgement.
Tips for Caregivers
Educate yourself about the progression of the disease. This will help you understand some why your loved one is acting the way they are. Engage in their favorite pastimes, such as cooking a family recipe or looking through family photos. Remember to take time for yourself. Your mental and physical health…
HealthCurrents – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Tips
Over five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s Disease and that number does not reflect the impact it has…