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Nursing Home Workers Had One of the Deadliest Jobs of 2020

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 2454 0 0

As COVID-19 swept across the world last year, death rates among nursing home staff ranked among the highest for any job in the U.S., based on a Scientific American analysis of data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and...

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Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 2225 0 0

Lewy body dementia is a devastating brain disorder for which we have no effective treatments. In a study led by National Institutes of Health researchers, scientists found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person...

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9 out of 10 people want to age at home

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 3940 0 0

If you are wondering if it’s time for an in-home nurse and what these nurses do, Heal at Home Nursing is here for you. In-Home Nurses are registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPN) that provide skilled medical care, including...

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First-generation Penn student invents wearable light for nurses

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 2342 0 0

Congratulations Anthony!! Anthony Scarpone-Lambert, 21, a University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing student, co-invented a wearable light, which he’s wearing, that nurses can use to better care for patients at night. He’s credited...

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Ease Seasonal Depression with these tips

December 2, 2020 by HCA Dev 12864 12 0

If shorter days and shifts in weather zap your energy and make you feel blue, you’ve got classic symptoms of a seasonal mood disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of seasonal depression triggered by the change in seasons that...

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Maintaining Strong Bones And Supple Joints As You Age

November 4, 2020 by HCA Dev 5368 9 0

The following may increase your rate of bone mass loss: Anorexia or bulimia Certain medical conditions or medications Declining levels of hormones Excessive alcohol consumption Insufficient calcium Lack of physical activity Smoking...

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How To Reduce The Fall Risk Of Your Senior Loved One

October 8, 2020 by HCA Dev 2125 0 0

Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a...

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10 ways sleep can change your life

August 4, 2020 by HCA Dev 2176 0 0

What if someone told you there was a magic potion by which you could prevent disease, improve your intellect, reduce your stress and be nicer to your family while you’re all cooped up together during the pandemic? It sounds too good to be...

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Treating the Elderly With Respect, They are Indispensable for All of Us

June 13, 2020 by HCA Dev 3077 0 0

The shutdown of community centers means enforced solitude and a loss of structure. Like children, older people need special care. The current crisis has made this vivid. Millions of people have transformed their lives—staying indoors, wearing...

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Just What Older People Didn’t Need: More Isolation

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 2455 0 0

The coronavirus pandemic could sharpen the health risks of loneliness. But there are ways to connect. Reaching out to isolated older adults is essential during coronavirus – here are a few specific things you can do, just for starters: Assist...

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