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Know How to Identify Pneumonia in the Earliest Stages
The vaccine for pneumonia is effective, but it's not the only measure your parents should use. One of them is to recognize the signs of pneumonia in the earliest stages.
What Are the Complications of Arrhythmia?
Arrhythmia happens when there is a problem with the electrical signals that control how the heart beats. It can cause the heart to beat too quickly, too slowly, or beat in an irregular fashion.
5 Symptoms of Melanoma in Elderly Adults
Family caregivers and elderly care providers need to assist the aging adult in doing mole checks several times per year to identify any suspicious-looking moles that might indicate the presence of melanoma.
Four Lung Problems that Can Cause Chest Pain
If your elderly family member is experiencing chest pain that you know isn’t due to heart issues, her lungs could be the source of the trouble. Here are some causes.
Is Your Senior at Risk for a Heart Attack?
As a family caregiver, it is extremely important to recognize individual risks your senior faces so you can help them to improve their health and reduce the chances of suffering a first heart attack or a subsequent attack.
What You Know About Pneumonia Could Save Your Parent's Life
If bacteria, fungi, or viruses get into the lungs, it can lead to pneumonia. This is a serious health condition where the infection within the lungs causes the sacs to fill with pus and/or mucus. It makes it hard to breathe. If your parent is older or has a chronic health condition, you need to know everything you can about pneumonia.
Successful Treatment of GERD in Aging Relatives
There are serious health issues associated with the digestive system that require a doctor’s diagnosis so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. One of the more common health issues is gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
Does Your Family Member Have Sundowner’s Syndrome?
Being able to recognize sundowner’s syndrome can help you to know when it’s time to talk to the doctor or make changes to your aging relative’s care. Here are some signs.
The Warning Signs of a Stroke You Need to Know
A stroke can happen to anybody at any time, so recognizing the signs and accessing emergency treatment as quickly as possible is critical. Remember the ‘FAST’ acronym every day, not just on World Stroke Day, to help you and your loved ones if a stroke ever occurs.
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