April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the theme for 2022 is preparing for the future. When you or a loved one are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, preparing for the future includes planning for and managing care related to this progressive disease. Here is some...
According to the National Institutes of Health, “Each year in the United States, there are more than 800,000 strokes.” Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according the Centers for Disease Control. More than any other disease a stroke...
With fall here, it is an appropriate time to talk about the real danger that falls can present to many of our patients and loved ones. As we age, we begin to develop problems with depth perception and judgment, and our brain and body begin to have trouble coordinating...
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? We understand how important your loved ones health concerns are and we hope these tips will help. “After a diagnosis of heart failure, “reduce salt intake” is one of the first pieces of...
Falling is more common among the elderly and we understand the impact it can be for the elderly and the family. We hope these tips will help you and your loved ones in preventing falls. “Each year one in three adults age 65 years or older falls, according to the...
Sweltering humidity and temperatures over 90 degrees are dominating our Maryland in home care service areas (Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring, Bethesda and beyond) this week. As such, we thought it would be helpful to post some heat beating...