Alzheimer’s is an incurable disease that drains those around it emotionally and financially. It is essential to understand your options for care and prepare how to pay for them.
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Alzheimer's: Choices and Options When Paying for Care
Is Shingles Contagious?
Written on in Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education, Preventative Health.
Shingles, the painful and blistery rash that arises when the chickenpox virus becomes reactivated, can be contagious, but only for people who are not already immune to chickenpox.
Dietitians Ask Parents Not to Give Sodas to Their Children
Written on in Nutrition and Wellness, Patient Education, Preventative Health.
Although the number of people switching to a healthier lifestyle increases each day, which includes having healthier nutrition, better sleeping habits, hygiene, and physical activity, the number of children and adults who consume soda is still very large.
MRI Use for Prostate Cancer Screening and Management
Written on in Patient Education, Preventative Health, Radiology, Research.
According to Imaging Technology News, three new studies presented at the 113th annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) highlight the effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer.
Dolor de pecho – ¿Cuándo llamar al 911?
Written on in Cardiovascular, Patient Education.
Si usted tiene dolor en el pecho que es fuerte u opresivo, acompañado de sudoración, dificultad para respirar, náuseas o vómitos, mareos, pulso rápido o irregular e incapacidad para estar de pie o caminar – LLAME 911 – USTED PODRÍA ESTARSUFRIENDO UN ATAQUE AL CORAZÓN.
Chest Pain — When to call 911
Written on in Cardiovascular, Patient Education.
If you experience chest pain that is crushing or squeezing, accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, fast or irregular pulse, or the inability to stand or walk—CALL 911—YOU COULD BE HAVING A HEART ATTACK.
Conocer los signos de un derrame cerebral puede salvar su vida o la de un ser querido.
Written on in Neuroscience, Patient Education.
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Parálisis facial o dificultad para mover una parte o un lado de la cara. - Debilidad en el brazo o incapacidad de levantarlo completamente. - Dificultad para hablar o para entender a otros cuando están hablando. Si usted o su ser querido presenta cualquiera de estos síntomas, llame al 911 o vaya de inmediato a la ...
Knowing the signs of a stroke can save your life!
Written on in Neuroscience, Patient Education.
Facial drooping or difficulty moving one part or one side of the face. Arm weakness or the inability to raise your arm fully. Difficulty speaking or understanding others when they are speaking.
Larkin Launches New Healthy Living Blog
Written on in Nutrition and Wellness, Patient Education.
Larkin Community Hospital would like to introduce our new nutrition and wellness blog, Healthy Living by Larkin. We believe good nutrition, exercise, and relaxation should go along with physicians' advice for everyone to enjoy good health and quality of life. In this blog you will find nutrition information, recipes, exercises to follow, and articles from ...
Diabetes and the Holidays
Written on in Nutrition and Wellness, Patient Education, Preventative Health.
At this time of year, many people are anxious about the best gifts to give or planning holiday meals. However, few gifts are better than the gift of good health. There are simple gifts and meal ideas with which you can promote a healthier lifestyle among your loved ones.
Diabetes Mellitus is a common ...