Every stroke survivor’s story and experience are unique. Genetics, the part of the brain affected, the amount of brain damage, rehabilitation, willpower, and persistence all play a role in recovery. It can be a dark and unsure time for families who have a loved one...
Nowadays, there are quite a few families with a loved one suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Instead of admitting your loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility, you can choose professional In-Home Parkinson’s Care from A-1 Home Care. We have served...
Lou Gehrig’s Disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), affects about 5,000 Americans every year. It is a fatal disease that destroys the motor neurons controlling voluntary muscle movement. The first areas affected by ALS are the extremities, such...
If your elderly loved one has recently been diagnosed with hypocalcemia, a health condition that indicates low levels of calcium, she may be at risk for osteoporosis. The body needs calcium for normal cell function and bone structure; in cases of extremely low levels...
Surviving a heart attack is an experience that can elicit a sigh of relief from patients’ loved ones, and it should. That being said, being a senior who’s recently survived a heart attack can also be the calm before the storm– making the next step imperative to a...
