Resources for Patients and Caregivers of All Ages
Individuals suffering from chronic diseases often experience a change in behavior and it impacts the overall lives of the patients and their immediate families. Experts say that the best way to manage the condition of elderly patients suffering from chronic diseases is by making them self sufficient in managing their illnesses and it will prove30
Read MoreAs the world celebrates the National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month every November, it is high time to pay attention to effective memory care for the elderly. Memory care is also defined as one of the major priorities as identified by the National Institutes of Health towards coming across improved treatments and innovative interventions for the30
Read MoreDue to improved medical facilities in current years, the elderly people are living longer and this creates an urgent need for their care and maintenance. The number of baby boomers in America is growing and it indirectly creates a demand for providing the best healthcare to them. As people start aging, a lot of chronic health conditions come to surface, such as diabetes, arthritis, heart diseases, Alzheimer’s etc. and this interferes in their normal day to day life.
Read MorePolypharmacy refers to the impact of simultaneous use of different medications consumed by a person to manage co-existing health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Often use of multiple medications becomes problematic, there are many patients prescribed with several medicines by different healthcare providers. Furthermore, drug reaction can also take place if healthcare providers are30
Read MoreA patient healthcare coordinator works in collaboration with other medical professionals, clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and the treatment team. They develop and improve treatment plans and strategies. The patient healthcare coordinator needs to be adept in prioritizing and coordinating treatment activities, as well as counseling patients and their related ones to gather data and information30
Read MoreA chronic disease refers to a medical condition which lasts for more than a year. These diseases can be identified as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, Alzheimer, kidney ailment, asthma, depression, arthritis, and several others. These diseases lead to frequent hospitalization, long-term disability and most importantly prevents a person to live a quality life and30
Read MoreAlzheimer’s And Dementia Assessment The term “Alzheimer’s” and “Dementia” are related but there are differences between the two. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overall term used to describe a set of symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty in thinking skills, and other problem that can be severe enough to reduce the30
Read MoreThe Assisted Living Facility (ALF) is a housing facility and retirement community that tends to the need of the elderly population who choose to live in an environment that takes care of all their needs. It provides excellent services for seniors and elderly who wish to live independently but would also like to have someone take30
Read MoreTo deliver compassionate and respectful service to the patients, families and clients with whom we are working. We will advocate for you in a professional manner to ensure your health goals are met. Guidance and assistance will be provided in a professional safe and affordable manner. At all times the highest level of privacy and confidentiality will be maintained.