Mar
08
While there's no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are diagnosed with the condition – upwards of 400,000 individuals, in fact, and of that, 86 percent of those aging with MS note fatigue as the most common symptom they're experiencing. The cause...
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Feb
22
It’s not always easy to make the right nutritional choices when recommendations appear to continuously change. We’d been told that saturated fats like butter, red meat and fried food were harmful and could potentially impact a senior’s chances of developing heart issues. However, later research indicated there isn’t enough substantiation...
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Feb
08
If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, you're aware that it’s critical to take your medications correctly. But what specifically does that mean? Here are a few helpful heart disease medication tips from Effraim Home Care, the Abington area home care experts: (more…)
Jan
21
Throughout 2020, the team at Effraim Home Care saw firsthand how important the role of technology is in the lives of older individuals. As we kick off 2021 and experience the challenges of a new year, health and well-being are at the center of how we give thought to seniors...
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Jan
11
Today’s older adults are flooded with an explosion of advanced aging in place technology aimed at increasing their independence and safety and contributing to life enhancement. With the touch of a button or two, older adults can instantaneously pay a visit “in person” with family and friends through Skype, wear...
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Dec
22
There’s currently a high priority for hospitals: lowering readmissions for patients who are high-risk. Healthcare Financial Management Association’s article “Two Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Avoidable Readmissions” explains that effective initiatives from hospitals with minimal 30-day rehospitalizations are, to a certain degree, the consequence of working together with inpatient and outpatient...
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Dec
07
Although naturally we’d love to imagine enjoying a Norman Rockwell-worthy holiday celebration, with all of our family members spending quality time together and Mom’s traditional holiday feast, the reality for countless families instead consists of something unforeseen: an emergency room visit. As a matter of fact, research reveals that emergency...
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