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Heart Attacks 101
It can be hard to know if a person is having a heart attack. While some people have the classic chest pain and shortness of breath, heart attack symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for minor conditions, such as indigestion. However, a heart attack requires immediate medical intervention, so if you or a loved one have…
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Read MoreThe Importance of Potassium
Potassium is an essential nutrient, required by the body for a variety of fundamental processes. Individuals deficient in potassium may experience a wide range of symptoms, several of which may be life-threatening. Having a low potassium level is also known as hypokalemia. Doctors diagnose an individual as having a potassium deficiency when their potassium levels…
Read MoreHow to Recover from a Stroke
Every forty seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. Strokes are the number one cause of serious disability in the US, and the number three cause of death. Despite these grim facts, it is possible to recover from a stroke. To do so, follow these three rules: Get to the ER immediately. There is…
Read MoreEasy Tips for Senior Downsizing
It’s time. Mom and Dad need to be somewhere that can care of them. The good news: they agree it’s time. The not-so-good news: you are looking at a family home filled with thirty (or more!) years of stuff, wondering what you’re going to do with it all. Be warned: it’s not a simple process,…
Read MoreWhat is Cardiac Rehab?
In honor of American Heart Health Month, we are pleased to present the recommendations of both the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association regarding cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehab is a multi-pronged treatment plan that helps people manage certain cardiovascular health conditions. It consists of safe, progressive exercise training, which is geared toward…
Read MoreAmerican College of Cardiology: Cardiac Rehab Saves Lives
In honor of Heart Health Month, Atlantic Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is pleased to present this important information about cardiac rehabilitation. According to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation saves lives, but too few people enroll in this critical intervention. The American Heart Association notes that nearly 2.5 million…
Read More5 Ways to Deal with Morning Stiffness
Aching joints and stiffness (in particular morning stiffness) are well-known to those who suffer from arthritis — and in particular those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. However, as we age, it becomes a common problem for most of people. Many seniors feel enough stiffness and pain in the morning that it can be difficult for…
Read MoreWound Care for Seniors
The skin, the largest organ of the body, ages just as our other organs age. Wrinkles may be an obvious sign of this aging, but treating older skin properly is not merely a cosmetic issue. Normal aspects of aging, such as thinning skin, a weakened immune system, and decreased circulation can leave seniors vulnerable to…
Read MoreADLs and IADLs: Just the FAQs
The world of medicine is filled with acronyms: acronyms for diseases, like COPD; formedications, such as NSAIDs; and for levels of care, such as ICU. However,there are two acronyms that guide the type of care your loved one will get (andwho will pay for it): ADL and IADL. What are ADLs? ADL is an acronym…
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