Elder Care Focus: Medication Reminders

Elder Care in Northbrook IL: While an elderly home care services provider can give your parent a wide variety of services, one that is particularly meaningful is medication reminders.

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Struggling with arthritis?

Osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition caused by the wear and tear of cartilage and people usually develop this condition after the age of 40. It is the most common type of arthritis. Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis. Other potential causes are bone deformities, joint injuries, obesity, and having diabetes, underactive thyroid,…

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Learning about Heart Failure

While heart failure can affect anyone at any stage in their life, it is prevalent in people 55 years and older. It is very common. It affects 5.1 million people in the United States. Heart failure is a state where the blood is not pumped in adequate amounts to satisfy the body’s needs. A few…

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UV Safety

With July being UV Safety Month, I’d like to take some time to raise awareness about skin cancer and help people take action to prevent it. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the main cause. Other complications include eye problems, a weakened immune system, age…

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Safety, safety, safety by Lisa

With June being National Safety Month, I’d like to bring attention some safety issues. While it’s important to always strive to be safe, the top issues the National Safety Council address are: • Preventing prescription drug abuse • Stopping slips, trips, and falls • Being aware of surroundings • Ending distracted driving • Safety in…

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