A “high burden caregiver” is someone who cares for an elderly loved one under complex circumstances that render them vulnerable to higher stress and strain. Included in this group of vulnerable caregivers are high-hour caregivers, older caregivers, and caregivers who...
Alcoholism is not the only cause of liver damage, but it receives the most media attention for cirrhosis. Other types of liver damage, such as hepatitis, can be induced by painkillers and fever medicine. Certain types of drugs such as birth control pills, steroids,...
Parkinson’s Disease affects about 500,000 seniors over age 60 every year. Its noticeable traits include tremors, involuntary muscle ticks, stiffness in muscles, and slowness in movement. Parkinson’s is a progressive musculoskeletal disease that gets worse over time....
One of the toughest parts of dealing with Multiple Sclerosis is how much of everyday life it affects. At A-1 Home Care in Calabasas, we provide affordable Multiple Sclerosis care solutions to the comfort of the home that are as exceptional as they are diverse,...
Up to this point, the most recent findings about we have about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) come from a study conducted by Cedars-Sinai researchers. This study, published in the journal Science (2016), reveals that genetic mutations in immune cells in the...
