Posts Tagged ‘Newark rehab facility’
A Wearable Breathing Device for COPD Patients
The iron lung machine, now a relic of the past, was once a lifeline for polio patients, enabling them to breathe. Now Dr. Jake Brenner, a pulmonary critical care physician at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine has taken the principle behind this mechanical respirator to design a wearable breathing device for…
Read MoreWeather and Joint Pain
Weather and joint pain. Is there really a connection? Many older adults think so. In fact, in some cases, you’ve heard them predict the weather better than the meteorologist. However, the scientific evidence is inconclusive and is sometimes contradicting. Those that suffer report flare-ups when the barometric pressure decreases, the temperature drops, or rain…
Read MorePreventing Infection in Older Adults
Infection is the leading cause of death in older adults age 65 years and older. It’s easy to guess why. Older adults tend to have a more impaired immune system and the existence of comorbid chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But with caregiver awareness and proactive health measures,…
Read MoreFive Questions to Consider When Opting for a Short Term Rehab Facility
Entering into the world of short term rehab can be uncomfortable for people who don’t know much about it. Searching for the right short term rehab facility can certainly take a lot of time, and people want the best for their loved one. Here is a shortlist of questions you should consider as you make…
Read MoreSHIP – Medicare Education in new Jersey
Entering the world of Medicare and Medicaid can be very daunting. These programs are exactly meant to help those who are poor and elderly, and these are the precise populations that may have difficulty gaining access to information about programs. The various regulations can also be very challenging to understand, and for the elderly, who…
Read MoreGetting the Best Post Stroke Care for Victims of Stroke
Today, October 29, is World Stroke Day, and it’s an important occasion to stop and think about stroke prevention and what to do about one the world’s deadliest killers. For patient who are victims, and for anyone who might be susceptible or helping someone who is, it’s a great opportunity to talk about post stroke…
Read MoreMedications That May Help Alzheimer’s Care
Millions of dollars are raised every year to research ways to combat the devastating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. An up and coming solution may come in the form of basic anticoagulants, which are normally used to treat people with blood problems, but in an innovative use of the medications may also help with Alzheimer’s care.…
Read MoreWhen do You Need Vascular Care?
Healthy people often have no idea what the vascular system is. Unless people are medical professionals or very informed about health, why would they? It’s often only when it’s too late, and people haven’t lived a healthy lifestyle, that they learn about vascular care and what they’ve been doing wrong. While it’s not possible to…
Read MoreCan an Online Platform Help Caregivers give Better Dementia Care?
Caregiving is never easy, and providing dementia care can come with a lot of difficulty and confusion. The physical and emotional aspects of caring for dementia patients requires a lot of time and effort, and caregivers are usually untrained, so they don’t always know what to do in challenging situations, making the process even more…
Read MoreER Wait Time at New Jersey Hospitals Goes Down
Waiting time at the ER room is a sore point for people who need emergency medical help. While in triage those who need immediate help will always be seen quickly, for those with less urgent needs, waiting for help can feel like a nightmare. Fortunately for residents of New Jersey, that wait time just went…
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