While every season presents health challenges to seniors, this winter is proving especially difficult. Flu, fever, sinus infections, pneumonia and related complications are hitting hard, fast and often. Compounding the problem is confusion about what symptoms mean. For example, according to mayoclinic.com, sub-normal temperature as well as fever can accompany pneumonia: “Lower than normal body temperature […]
It’s that time of year again. When everyone in the office seems to be sick, and the kids are taking turns bringing home every bug they encounter. Winter is the most common time for people to pass around several types of germs, making it difficult to enjoy time at home with loved ones. So what […]
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, you’re probably pretty familiar with the mental challenges posed by the disease. It can make even the simplest and most frequent tasks difficult and cause the sufferer to lose their ability to even recognize faces of their loved ones. But in addition to […]
The flu is no laughing matter. Last year’s flu season was one of the worst in recent memory, and some experts are predicting that this year will follow the same pattern. We know that the flu vaccine, while certainly helpful, is not a surefire way of avoiding illness. If you do have symptoms of the […]