May 26, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Commonly Missed and Ignored Heart Attack Symptoms

As you age, your risk of developing a life threatening heart attack increases. Your heart will age with the rest of your body, and over the years, your arteries and heart valves can become soft and lose their elasticity. This can lead to major heart problems, including heart attacks. You are especially at risk if you are overweight, eat many fatty foods, eat a lot of meat, or get very little exercise. Most people know the most common symptoms of a heart attack, the chest pain, tightening of the chest...

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March 24, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Acquired Brain Injury: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis and Prevention

In our last blog post we covered the topic of types of acquired brain injury. These types of injuries can occur from trauma or disease. The elderly are susceptible to acquired brain injuries due to their age, their weakened immune systems, their risks of developing certain health issues, and their risks for falls. It is important to always be on the lookout for an acquired brain injury in order to get medical treatment immediately. The sooner someone receives treatment, the less damage to the brain there will be. To be...

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March 20, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Types of Acquired Brain Injury

The brain is a complex and intricate organ that controls our every thought and movement. Through the connections our brains makes, we learn skills and information throughout our lives. Our brain allows us to learn information, move through space and stay alive and even while you are sleeping your brain is extremely active. As people age, their brains slow down a bit in order to encompass the large amounts of information they have amassed throughout their lives. Many elderly people have trouble recalling certain memories and information from their early...

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December 9, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Caring For an Elderly Loved One after Stroke

Caring for a loved one after a stroke can be very difficult for many family caregivers so it is important to know what to expect. Strokes can affect people in different ways and can even lead to different types of long term issues, but there are some basic things that family caregivers can do to help their loved ones. In this article we would like to offer some information for family caregivers about caring for an elderly loved one after a stroke. Research The first thing that family caregivers should...

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May 28, 2012 by Carefect Admin

How to Recognize the Signs and Risk Factors of a Stroke

Stroke is one of the most well-known health issues of seniors. Early intervention with a stroke victim can lessen the long-term effects and it may allow them to fully recover. However, it can be difficult to recognize when a loved one is having a stroke if you do not know what to look for. A stroke happens when the blood flow to your brain is interrupted. There are several reasons that this can happen but it is most often due to a blockage or clot in the artery. The blood...

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