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Medical
Issues Related to Health & Wellness
The
first consideration is getting evaluated periodically by
your physician. As people age, it is important that various
screenings be done and that risk factors for disease
be discussed.
If
you do not feel that you can afford an annual physical, contact
your local Health Department to find out what free or low
cost clinics may be available. This applies to dental health
as well.
It
is also important that, should you need prescription drugs,
they be taken as prescribed. If you are having difficulty paying
for prescription drugs, there is some help available.
If you do have a medical condition, it is important that you continue
to have the condition monitored by a health care professional as
needed. And, understanding the condition is always helpful. Our
caregiver website, Full Circle of Care, offers links to a variety
of websites dealing with different diseases and conditions.
Find
My Health Department |
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I Need Help Paying for Prescription Drugs |
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Find
Information About a Disease or Condition |
We all understand that men and women are different. That also means
that, medically and healthwise, there are some differences.
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What are Men's Issues? |
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What
are Women's Issues? |
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Other
Resources
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How Well Are You Sleeping? |
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Pocket
Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+ |
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Health
Topics A - Z (Centers for Disease Control) |
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HealthFinder.gov
(National Health Information Center) |
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Exercise for People With Heart Disease |
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Physical Fitness and the Stroke Survivor |
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Exercise Intensity for Older Adults |
Do
You Know the Signs of a Stroke?
If more people were able to identify the signs of stroke, medical
assistance could be given more quickly. This could prevent some
of the debilitating after effects of a stroke and could save a life.
Do you know what the signs are?
Doctors
say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
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Ask
the individual to smile.
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Ask
him or her to raise both arms.
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Ask
the person to speak in a simple
sentence.
The sentence must be coherent and complete. An example of a
complete sentence is "It is sunny out today."
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1
immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
Is
There a Prevention for Alzheimer's Disease?
As hard as it was to watch President Reagan as his Alzheimer's Disease
progressed, it was helpful in that it brought this debilitating
disease into our homes and hearts. Many more people are now aware
of the disease. And, researchers are still at work trying to find
out an exact cause and a cure.
Their
work has identified a few things that everyone should know.
Inflammation
may impact the disease.
Anti-inflammatory drugs may help prevent it.
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More Information |
There
has been some question about the link between aluminum
and the disease. Perhaps "when in doubt, cut it out"
might be prudent.
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More Information |
Vitamin
E might help.
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More Information |
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may be a connection between diabetes and the
disease. Obviously, work to prevent or keep diabetes under control. |
More Information |
For
additional information and assistance:
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Alzheimer's Association Publications |
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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's |
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Early Identification, Assessment, and Treatment |
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Alzheimer's Basics - What It Is, What You Can Do |
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Planning Ahead for Long-Term Alzheimer's Care Expenses |
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Legal Plans to Make for Those With Dementia or Alzheimer's |
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