#24hourcare Archives

Emergency Response to Stroke

by A-1 | Sep 21, 2023 | Disease Specific, Post Stroke

If you have an elderly loved one who is at high risk for stroke, you will save his life if you hire a 24-hour in-home caregiver. The importance of recognizing stroke signs is crucial prior to calling 911. Your loved one might not recognize signs if he is having a...

Emotional Responses to Parkinson’s

by A-1 | Sep 18, 2023 | Disease Specific, Parkinsons

Parkinson’s disease not only affects the person who has it but the family as well. It is an emotional period with the different ways the disease might interfere with your loved ones in the future. Picturing the life of disabilities instead of abilities. These could...

Hospice Care for Lou Gehrig’s Disease

by A-1 | Sep 9, 2023 | Disease Specific, Lou Gehrig’s Disease – ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects less than 20,000 cases in the United States annually. While it mostly affects adults over 40, younger people have also been afflicted with this...

An Overview of Kidney Disease

by A-1 | Sep 6, 2023 | Disease Specific, Kidney Disease and Dialysis

The kidneys play a very important function in our health. It helps balance water and minerals in the blood, removes waste from the blood, helps regulate blood pressure, and even produces a form of vitamin D for bone health according to WebMD. With such important...

Caregivers and Diabetic Care

by A-1 | Aug 19, 2023 | Diabetes, Disease Specific, Home Care

Diabetes is a common disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Living with diabetes can cause an emotional and financial burden on the family. Diabetes is a serious disease that can affect anyone at any age, so it is important to be careful and to take care of...