Mesothelioma Cancer
Usually associated with exposure to asbestos, Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily develops in the lungs. ...
Signs of Aging May Also Be Signs of Heart Disease
Does anyone remember Billy Crystal's "Fernando" character on the TV show Saturday Night Live? Fernando was famously superficial, greeting...
All About Alzheimer’s
Alzheimers is a neurodegenerative affliction that causes a decrease and your brain's ability to process information. Memory is the first...
The Value of Registered Nurses as Case Managers
Case Management, is recognized as an important tool in both the promotion of optimum client health outcomes and in reducing the costs of...
Palliative [End-of-Life] Care Home
You probably aren’t familiar with the term palliative care or the concept of a palliative care home. Palliative care refers to the care...
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a cluster of symptoms that can cause memory loss and confusion and make the patient feel like they are in a vaudeville act....
Safety Tips for the Elderly for Outside the Home
Just because as we age we are not as physically fit does not mean we need to stop enjoying the world and being independent. But it also...
How to check if Your Lungs are Okay
Having healthy lungs is vital to your overall health. If you are not getting enough oxygen as a result of some kind of lung disorder then...
Parkinson's Disease - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in...
Home Cleaning Service for the Elderly
When you get to age where it is more difficult to do the housework that you once did, you will want to find a trustworthy home cleaning...