Living with Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia is a type of spinal cord injury. Quadriplegia occurs from being in a car accident or a sporting accident. A tumor can also cause quadriplegia. The part of the spinal cord inside the neck has become injured. It causes loss of feeling and movement in arms, legs, and the center of the body. Letters…

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Living with Mental Illness

Mental illness is a broad term used to describe a wide range of disorders. Depending on the disorder, the illness can affect one’s ability to work, attend school, and have meaningful relationships. Common mental disorders are major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and alcohol and drug abuse. A commitment from family…

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When Your Loved One Is Hesitant About Asking for Help by Marci

Our loved ones often do not like to ask for help. After all they do not like to admit that they are not capable of doing what they once were able to do without a thought. They also do not like how their roles have been reversed often with their children. They can often feel…

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Hospice is not a death sentence

Hearing that your loved one may need hospice can be very threatening. Hospice care involved much more than simply tending to the terminally ill. Choosing hospice does not necessarily mean end of life, rather it can sometimes prolong life. The earlier hospice is used, the more patients can benefit from the care. Patients can cycle…

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Living with Deafness

Many people use the term deaf to describe a total inability to hear. Other terms used are hearing loss and hearing impairment. 10% of the population are affected with some level of hearing loss. Hearing loss exists when there is a diminished sensitivity to sounds normally heard. Many factors can contribute to someone being born/becoming…

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms, causes, and treatment by Lisa

Suffering from a TBI is devastating for the individual and for their loved ones. No two people are alike and no two brain injuries are alike. Some symptoms an individual who have a TBI can experience: *Loss of consciousness for several minutes to several hours *Persistent/worsening headache *Repeated vomiting/nausea *Seizuers/convulsions *Dilated pupil(s) *Clear fluids draining…

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Advance Directives by Marci

As we all know illness or accidents can strike any of us at any time so it is best to be prepared. Advance directives are important for everyone to have regardless of how old you are. They are written documents stating your wishes regarding medical care or finances if you become unable to make decisions…

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Diabetes

An estimated 23.6 million people, 7.8% of the U.S population are diagnosed with diabetes. It’s one of the leading causes of death and disability. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism-the way the body uses or converts food for energy and growth. There are two types of Diabetes, type 1 and type…

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Living a quality life with ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and in the spinal cord. Some early signs to look for are muscle weakness and struggles with speech, swallowing, or breathing. ALS is one of the most common neuromuscular disorders…

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How to Prepare for the Hot Summer Months and Preventing Heat Related Illnesses by Marci

It has been such a cold and snowy winter that we thought summer would never come. Well, summer is just around the corner and it is crucial to know how to remain cool in the hot months to come. Elderly people, young children, and people with chronic medical conditions are more prone to heat related…

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