Home Care Gets Patient Back On Her Feet
Sheila had spent nearly two months in the hospital and another three weeks in a rehab center following a serious illness. Although the rehab center was only days away from sending her home, she was still in bad shape. The 85-year-old woman had pressure ulcers on her legs and hips, and was undernourished, disoriented and […]
Dealing With Lymphedema Symptoms
Lymphedema occurs when there is an interruption with the circulation as a result of the lymph vessels being unable to adequately drain lymph fluid. Fluid builds up and causes the arm (or leg) to swell. Women who have undergone surgical or radiation treatment for breast cancer are particularly susceptible to the condition (although it can […]
Controlling Diabetes in Seniors
As we age, our bodies change and as a result we are more susceptible to illness and disease. A common disease among the elderly is diabetes. Studies have shown that common diabetes complications like chronic kidney disease, eye disorders that can cause blindness, and neuropathies that can result in limb amputations and infections can be […]
Elderly Osteoporosis: Breaking Badly
Osteoporosis, a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point where they become fragile and break easily, affects 10 million Americans.
Many Elderly Are Addicted To Pain Killers
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 48 million Americans – or 20 percent of the population – have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons at some time during their lifetime. This includes many elderly who are using medication for pain management.
Heart Disease Is A Woman’s Problem Too
It wasn’t too long ago that heart disease was viewed as a man’s problem. In fact, up until about 10 years ago virtually all studies on heart disease excluded women. That was a big mistake because heart disease is the biggest killer of women in the U.S. Even with increased awareness, 80 percent of midlife […]
Prostate Cancer – Even More Prevalent than Breast Cancer
Prostate cancer is the number one form of cancer among men in the U.S., with 240,000 new cases diagnosed every year (according to the American Cancer Society). An estimated 11 percent of all men who have the disease will die from it, and it will affect one in six men (compared to one in eight […]
NJ Home Health Care Agency Earns “Best of Home Care 2013” Distinction
March 25, 2013 (PRBuzz.com) New Brunswick, NJ – Expert Home Care Inc., a NJ home health care agency has been awarded “Best of Home Care 2013”. The quality designation is presented each year to top performing agencies by Home Care Pulse, a review organization dedicated to bringing credentialed, professional home health and home care agencies […]
New Jersey Home Care Agency Celebrates Canine Staffer’s 8th Birthday, Dedicated Service to Elderly
February 14, 2013 (PRBuzz.com) New Brunswick, NJ – The staff at Expert Home Care, a New Jersey home care agency that provides caregivers to aging seniors, is celebrating the 8th birthday and dedicated service of one of it’s most treasured members: Lola the therapy dog.
New Jersey Home Care Provider Logs 61 Million+ Hours of Service To Elderly As It Enters 28th Year
New Brunswick, NJ January 28, 2013 – New Jersey home care provider Expert Home Care hit two landmark milestones this month: they crossed the 61 million service hours threshold as they entered their 28th year in business serving local seniors. The team at Expert Home Care extends their appreciation and thanks to all clients and […]
