Alzheimer’s Disease, What Is It? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a vicious disease that attacks the brain. AD causes gradual memory loss, language loss, and emotional decline. This progressive loss of intellectual abilities is termed dementia. As the disease advances, the person needs constant help in bathing, eating, and going to the bathroom. Consequently, this round-the-clock care …
Aging brings with it health issues. Studies show that 9 in 10 adults develop a chronic disease and 8 in 10 seniors have more than one. Here are several recommendations to stay healthy, active, and vibrant. Health Issue-High Blood Pressure 2 in 3 seniors over the age of 60 display high blood pressure. Left …
Hydration is essential to keep your body working smoothly and efficiently. Your organs, muscles, and joints need it and it also helps your immune system fight off germs. Water is great for your great skin and maintains your correct body temperature when you’re hot. Drinking water will help you lose weight and lower your chances of …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced a pilot program to accelerate the approval of new medical software products. New Medical Software Certification Protocols Consequently, Nine companies will participate in the Software Pre-certification Pilot Program and advise on types of expedited pre-certification. Currently, certification requirements are time-consuming prolong medical software …
The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) announced yesterday that the number of Americans with diabetes rose by more than 1 million last year. As a result, the total number of Americans suffering from this disease is now 30.3 million. Moreover, these statistics will get worse as another 84 million Americans have prediabetes. This condition displays …
Heritage Health Care Center, a 220-bed skilled nursing facility located at 1657 Sunset Ave. in Utica, has kicked off its multimillion-dollar renovation project. Officials from The Grand Healthcare System, the Queens-based company currently managing the 150-year-old non-profit facility, announced that the building’s seventh floor tower wing has been remodeled, resulting in the creation of 25 …
Diane Mockbee BS, AC-BC, provides excellent advice in her recent column on how to provide loving care and understanding to Dementia patients. Dementia Symptoms Dementia symptoms vary greatly. At least two of the following core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be considered dementia: Short and long-term memory loss Communication and language deficits Inability to …
Cloud Computing What Is It? Cloud Computing is the storage and accessing of data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer’s hard drive. Remote servers host, manage, and process your data and information. Protecting Patient Data In The Cloud Cloud computing is fairly new to healthcare and, as such, confusion …
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Pawling receives congratulations for being one of several sponsors for the “Stuff The Bus” fundraiser yesterday on behalf of the Pawling Resource Center (PRC). The Grand is a 122 bed facility and one of the premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers in New York State. Most noteworthy, The Grand staff …