Lou Gehrig’s Disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), affects about 5,000 Americans every year. It is a fatal disease that destroys the motor neurons controlling voluntary muscle movement. The first areas affected by ALS are the extremities, such...
If your elderly loved one has recently been diagnosed with hypocalcemia, a health condition that indicates low levels of calcium, she may be at risk for osteoporosis. The body needs calcium for normal cell function and bone structure; in cases of extremely low levels...
When most folks hear the term “heart disease” the first thing that commonly comes to mind is a heart attack. And while the fact remains that more than 3 million heart attacks are treated in the U.S. alone, the term “heart disease” umbrellas multiple conditions that...
A-1 Home Care is an in-home care agency that provides top notch services to those who we are looking after. It is important that our caregivers go beyond for you. However, we also understand that you might want a break every now and then from staying indoors. And we...
What is Type 2 Diabetes? This condition refers to the body’s inability to effectively convert carbs in the food we eat into energy-this results in an excess of blood sugar. Without proper attention, this can increase the probability of developing problematic heart...
