Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
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The Startling New Statistics in Medication-Related Senior Falls
We have known for a while that there are specific medications that enhance the risk of senior falls. 20 years ago, only a little over…
Sleep Medications for Seniors May Not Be the Best Option
What could possibly be better than getting out of bed well rested after a great night’s sleep, truly energized and ready to face your day?…
Managing Medication for Seniors: How Pill Organizers Can Fail
On average, a senior takes approximately 15-18 different prescriptions every day, so it is not hard to understand why so many seniors miss doses or…
How Can St. Louis Home Care Help Prevent Over-Medication of Seniors?
Chronic diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, COPD, etc., are on the rise. In fact, 92% of seniors age 65 and over have at least one…
The Problem with Medication Regimens
Be honest. Do you always take the medication your doctor prescribes? New research reveals some very surprising statistics. Approximately 30 percent of new prescriptions are…
Exercise vs. Medication: Which is More Effective?
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise more this year? Turns out, it’s the one resolution you definitely should keep! According to a…
Medication Dispenser
Did you know that approximately 20% of seniors are using about 50 prescriptions every year? Additionally, many seniors suffer needlessly because of missed or incorrect…
Unraveling the Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis: Risk Factors and Treatments
While there’s no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are diagnosed with the condition—as many as 400,000…
Enhance Comfort and Safety With MS-Friendly Home Modifications
As Jane Austen once stated, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for individuals with a chronic condition, like multiple sclerosis…