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18May, 2022
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Arthritis Awareness Week 2022

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Arthritis is a condition that affects over 58 million men and women. This disease is characterized by inflammation and swelling of joints, tissue around the joints, and other connective tissues. Some of the major types of Arthritis include Osteoarthritis,  Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, and Fibromyalgia. The healthcare industry is dedicated to spreading awareness and educating the public more thoroughly about arthritis each May.   Arthritis is diagnosed in a number of ways, and diagnosis usually starts with a physical exam by a patient’s primary care physician. Physicians check for redness, warmth, […]
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14Jan, 2021
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Dangers of Cold Weather for Seniors

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Dangers of Cold Weather for Seniors Older adults lose body heat faster and are less able to tolerate cold than younger adults. If a person’s body temperature drops much below the common base of 98.6 F, dangerous health problems can arise, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, liver damage, and heart attack. Hypothermia sets in when a person’s body temperature goes below 95 F. Left untreated, hypothermia can shut down the body’s heart and respiratory systems and lead to death. Older people are at the greatest risk for cold-related death — […]
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7Dec, 2020
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Handwashing Awareness Week

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Today is the last day of Handwashing Awareness Week! Now more than ever handwashing is very crucial in all of our lives.   When you wash your hands you are not just doing it for yourself but for everyone around you!   #HandHygiene #infectionprevention #handwashing
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16Nov, 2020
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Keeping Your Balance

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About eight million Americans have balance problems and one in three Americans over age 65 will fall every year. Injuries from falls, like a fractured hip, can change a senior’s life in ways senior fear most—isolation and loss of independence. For seniors and caregivers, understanding balance disorders and fall prevention along with knowing when to get help can go a long way toward avoiding falls and the devastating consequences that may come with it. “A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes you to feel unsteady, lightheaded, or as if […]
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13Nov, 2020
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Diabetes Awareness Month

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Understanding Diabetes Diabetes puts people at risk for nerve damage, cardiovascular disease, foot and limb injuries, vision problems, and other complications that arise from having uncontrolled blood sugar, as the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus guide cautions.  Not to mention, diabetes raises a person’s risk of developing serious COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, per the CDC. That’s why understanding diabetes and how to manage it is more important than ever. Also known as diabetes mellitus, it’s actually a group of metabolic disorders that cause your blood glucose (sugar) level to be higher […]
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