Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that could affect just about anyone, but is especially common in seniors. Many residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere are dealing with atrial fibrillation, which is the most common type of heart irregularity, and…
tomwieden / Pixabay Many of the warnings about idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura suggest that many people, especially children, should find ways to avoid being exposed to this painful condition, especially those receiving end-of-life care. Unfortunately, many of these warnings to residents of Manchester…
Activedia / Pixabay It’s not that hard for some residents of Dubuque and elsewhere to make jokes about Alzheimer’s disease, especially if they haven’t been directly touched by this progressive medical condition. But those who have loved ones that have experienced this…
cinemusic30 / Pixabay “Eight glasses of water” is one of those no-longer-true facts that’s hard to debunk. In fact, it’s a good bet that many residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere still believe it, including those receiving palliative care. The team at Above and Beyond…
Young carer supporting senior disabled woman with walking stick. Given the choice, most residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere would prefer to stay in their own homes as long as possible, even when they are receiving hospice care. Although there…
Photo by Bambi Corro on Unsplash Feet don’t get a lot of respect! They carry us around all day and they’re often crammed into less than comfortable shoes and socks. They get banged up when residents of Cedar Rapids and…
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Alexander Pope famously said, “to err is human, to forgive divine,” a phrase that residents of Manchester and elsewhere may find inspiring or perhaps frustrating, especially those receiving hospice care. The act of forgiveness is something that’s…
Bru-nO / Pixabay Bad breath is one of those conditions that we easily notice in others and can be self-conscious about our own, but rarely do we point it out to anyone besides close family and friends. Residents of Anamosa and…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash It’s common, when thinking about hospice programs, to focus on the direct care that can be provided to residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere. This includes things like physical care, nursing services, and…
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Residents of Anamosa and elsewhere who know a little bit about bacteria know that they’re present in our bodies, but won’t necessarily do any damage unless certain conditions are present. This is true for one called…
Photo by TheDigitalArtist on Pixabay Some people like to take their herbal supplements as regularly as they take their prescribed medications. While this sounds like a good plan to maybe get “bonus” health benefits from each, more and more medical…
Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay In 1984, the National Therapeutic Recreation Society came up with an interesting event that residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere are still appreciating: National Therapeutic Recreation Week. The annual celebration, which takes place in mid-July, is intended to…