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Heritage Health Care Center hosted their annual Family Night
Heritage Health Care Center hosted their annual Family Night! WKTV was there to highlight the wonderful evening.
VistaTablet Can Monitor Patient’s Vital Signs From Anywhere in The World
VistaTablet, manufactured by Silicon Valley based firm, VitalConnect, just released its brand new patient-monitoring handheld interface monitor and VitalPatch. VistaTablet and VistaPatch allows doctors, clinicians, and healthcare providers to monitor 24/7 their patients 8 vitals from anywhere. No wires, no fuss, no mess. The VistaTablet simultaneously measures these 8 vital signs, regardless of …
Senior Citizens 65+ Have A Serious Disability, Says The CDC
Approximately 42% of senior citizens, aged 65 and older have a disability, according to newly released data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The data canvassed only non-institutionalized seniors. The CDC published their analysis and data in last Friday’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Mobility issues were the most prevalent …
Misophonia In Seniors, What It Is, Why It Happens, How It’s Treated
Misophonia is a strong, negative reaction to sounds. Miso ( hatred ) and Phonia ( sounds ), can be triggered by sounds like clicking a pen, a squeaky door, chewing food, or clearing your throat. Other sounds that irritate are certain pronunciations of particular sounds like p, k or s. For example, here is a …
Senior Citizens Day In The Spotlight This Week On August 14 & 21st
Senior Citizens Day is officially observed today on August 14th and and commemorated next week on August 21st. The obvious question is- why the two dates? The answer is that on August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. And in 1988, President Ronald Reagan followed up by declaring August 21st …
Migraines In The Elderly, Is It Really Brain Trauma?
Migraines are some of the worst pain a human being can ever experience. It can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on just one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine attack causes significant pain for hours to days and …
CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), What It Is, Why It Happens, How Its Treated
CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a complex and difficult illness. Its severity can vary, but at its worst-it is incapacitating. The fatigue level is severe enough to keep one in bed. Currently, thee is no cure, but comprehensive treatment can bring some recovery. Over a million Americans suffer from CFS. Women are four times more …
Alzheimer Drug Reduces Amyloid Plaques In Phase 2 Trial, Creates Excitement
A new Alzheimer’s drug, called BAN2401 reduced amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s patients during Phase 2 clinical trials. Partnering drug manufacturers, Biogen and Eisai announced this exciting news last week. The long losing streak in finding an Alzheimer’s drug cure may be over. This Phase 2 clinical trial which lasted 18 months, showed BAN240 …