Senior flu prevention and dealing with depression are big physical and emotional health considerations during the holiday season. Learn some tips for things to look for and how BrightStar can help.
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The document discusses common myths about eye health and vision. It provides facts to debunk five myths: 1) Wearing incorrect glasses will not damage your eyesight; 2) Reading in dim light causes eye strain but not permanent damage; 3) Watching TV for long periods or sitting close does not damage eyes; 4) Eating carrots provides vitamin A for good vision but a balanced diet is sufficient; 5) Reading fine print for long periods does not damage or "wear out" eyes but can cause eye strain. Regular eye exams are still important to check for vision problems, especially in children.
The document provides 5 tips for staying safe and beating the heat during the summer months. It emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, to avoid heat-related illnesses. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, dizziness, and fainting, while heat stroke can be life-threatening with symptoms like a high body temperature and confusion. The tips recommend wearing appropriate clothing, drinking water regularly before feeling thirsty, carrying a water bottle, and eating hydrating foods high in water content like watermelon.
Learn more about the most common types of dementia from BrightStar Care. For more information on BrightStar Care's person-centered approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, please visit http://www.brightstarcare.com/alzheimers-dementia-care.
The document discusses common myths about eye health and vision. It provides facts to debunk five myths: 1) Wearing incorrect glasses will not damage your eyesight; 2) Reading in dim light causes eye strain but not permanent damage; 3) Watching TV for long periods or sitting close does not damage eyes; 4) Eating carrots provides vitamin A for good vision but a balanced diet is sufficient; 5) Reading fine print for long periods does not damage or "wear out" eyes but can cause eye strain. Regular eye exams are still important to check for vision problems, especially in children.
The document provides 5 tips for staying safe and beating the heat during the summer months. It emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, to avoid heat-related illnesses. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, dizziness, and fainting, while heat stroke can be life-threatening with symptoms like a high body temperature and confusion. The tips recommend wearing appropriate clothing, drinking water regularly before feeling thirsty, carrying a water bottle, and eating hydrating foods high in water content like watermelon.
In honor of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, here are some helpful resources to help families that are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life is one of the most common early signs of Alzheimer's disease. The document outlines 10 warning signs, including challenges with planning or problem-solving, difficulty completing familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, and changes in mood and personality. It is important to look out for these signs, as most people with Alzheimer's are unaware they have the disease. Anyone experiencing possible symptoms should contact their doctor or local Alzheimer's association for support.
In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month in April, we have put together some of the best resources to help families that are caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The document provides information on several helpful resources for colorectal cancer, including organizations that provide support for patients and their families, promote screening and education, and work to find a cure. These resources include the Colon Cancer Alliance, Fight Colorectal Cancer, Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, and information from the CDC and National Cancer Institute on screening and risk assessment tools.
According to the Alzheimer's Association website more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. The disease deeply affects patients and caregivers.
This document provides information about the flu shot and answers common questions. It explains that this year's flu shot protects against four flu virus strains, including H1N1, and that a high-dose vaccine is available for seniors. It recommends that everyone over 6 months get vaccinated annually as the flu virus evolves quickly. Those at high risk for complications, like pregnant women, young children, and seniors, should especially ensure vaccination.
If your loved one has COPD, there is plenty you can do to help. Here are some things you can do as a family caregiver to make your loved one’s life easier.
National Safety Month: Keeping aging loved ones safe at homeBrightStar Care
National Safety Month aims to educate families on keeping aging loved ones safe at home. Falls are common among older adults, with over a third falling each year, but less than half discuss this with their doctor. BrightStar Care provides tips to make key areas of the home safer, such as installing grab bars in bathrooms, using non-slip mats, and ensuring good lighting. A checklist is offered to review safety in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and outside areas. Resources are available to help prevent falls and locate quality in-home care.
The document discusses the importance for caregivers to recognize their own need for rest and accept help from others. It states that caregivers who are willing to lose their independence and give to others will have more to give. It encourages caregivers to "stop, look and listen" - to pay attention to others around them who may need help as isolation can lead to health issues. Real strength comes from community and helping others.
In honor of November's National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, here are top resources to help families that are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
5 Steps to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk from Harvard Medical School BrightStar Care
While research is not yet conclusive, certain lifestyle choices may help support brain health and prevent Alzheimer's. These lifestyle changes may lower the risk of other diseases as well.
When your parent has difficulty completing everyday tasks or poses a safety risk, home care is an option for maintaining independence in their own home. To learn more about benefits of home care and types of senior homecare services please visit www.brightstarcare.com/senior-home-care.
In honor of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, here are some helpful resources to help families that are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life is one of the most common early signs of Alzheimer's disease. The document outlines 10 warning signs, including challenges with planning or problem-solving, difficulty completing familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, and changes in mood and personality. It is important to look out for these signs, as most people with Alzheimer's are unaware they have the disease. Anyone experiencing possible symptoms should contact their doctor or local Alzheimer's association for support.
In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month in April, we have put together some of the best resources to help families that are caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The document provides information on several helpful resources for colorectal cancer, including organizations that provide support for patients and their families, promote screening and education, and work to find a cure. These resources include the Colon Cancer Alliance, Fight Colorectal Cancer, Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, and information from the CDC and National Cancer Institute on screening and risk assessment tools.
According to the Alzheimer's Association website more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. The disease deeply affects patients and caregivers.
This document provides information about the flu shot and answers common questions. It explains that this year's flu shot protects against four flu virus strains, including H1N1, and that a high-dose vaccine is available for seniors. It recommends that everyone over 6 months get vaccinated annually as the flu virus evolves quickly. Those at high risk for complications, like pregnant women, young children, and seniors, should especially ensure vaccination.
If your loved one has COPD, there is plenty you can do to help. Here are some things you can do as a family caregiver to make your loved one’s life easier.
National Safety Month: Keeping aging loved ones safe at homeBrightStar Care
National Safety Month aims to educate families on keeping aging loved ones safe at home. Falls are common among older adults, with over a third falling each year, but less than half discuss this with their doctor. BrightStar Care provides tips to make key areas of the home safer, such as installing grab bars in bathrooms, using non-slip mats, and ensuring good lighting. A checklist is offered to review safety in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and outside areas. Resources are available to help prevent falls and locate quality in-home care.
The document discusses the importance for caregivers to recognize their own need for rest and accept help from others. It states that caregivers who are willing to lose their independence and give to others will have more to give. It encourages caregivers to "stop, look and listen" - to pay attention to others around them who may need help as isolation can lead to health issues. Real strength comes from community and helping others.
In honor of November's National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, here are top resources to help families that are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
5 Steps to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk from Harvard Medical School BrightStar Care
While research is not yet conclusive, certain lifestyle choices may help support brain health and prevent Alzheimer's. These lifestyle changes may lower the risk of other diseases as well.
When your parent has difficulty completing everyday tasks or poses a safety risk, home care is an option for maintaining independence in their own home. To learn more about benefits of home care and types of senior homecare services please visit www.brightstarcare.com/senior-home-care.
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In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
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2. The holidays are a time of year when many
families visit their aging loved ones, often
seeing them face-to-face for the first time
months, perhaps an entire year.
That’s why experts advise families to carefully
watch for signs of possible depression or
medical issues in older adults during holiday
visits, be prepared with an arsenal of
spirit-lifting activities and develop a plan of
action before heading home.
3. According to BrightStar Care,
A full-service home care agency
that provides both medical and
non-medical care to patients from
infants to elders, 15 of every 100
adults over the age of 65 are
affected by depression.
4. For many families that are geographically separated from their
aging loved ones, the holidays may provide a rare opportunity to
look for potential warning signs of depression, or other medical
issues.
5. Although the holiday season is a typically a time of
celebration and joy, this time of year can create a sense of
nostalgia and melancholy amongst the senior population,”
says Sharon Roth Maguire, Chief Clinical Officer of BrightStar Care.
“Family visits are a prime opportunity to not only observe for
warning signs, but also provide much-needed
companionship, mental stimulation and general uplifting
activities. In many cases, these visits can be lifesaving.
Roth Maguire encourages family members to look for the following signs
when visiting their loved ones..
6. Physical Signs
Take note of changes in sleeping and eating habits, including reduced
appetite and difficulty sleeping. Accidents around the home, including
dizziness or falling could also indicate a physical condition or side effects
of improperly mixing medications/taking the wrong doses.
7. Appearance
Not shaving, not doing hair or makeup and neglected hygiene can signal
the inability to physically care for themselves on their own, or a loss of
interest in appearance. Either may indicate depression, or a wide range
of undiagnosed conditions that require professional attention.
8. Emotional Signs
Seniors are especially susceptible to feelings of isolation and depression
because of health, financial issues or the loss of a spouse or other loved
ones, especially during the holiday season. As families gather
together, pay close attention to see if your aging loved one seems
disinterested in group conversations and appears dazed or lackluster.
9. Environmental Signs
Look for an abnormally messy or cluttered home, piles of laundry or
unpaid bills or rotting food in the refrigerator. Any of these things are a
sign that the older adult may no longer be able to perform these
household tasks on their own, requiring an outside caregiver to help.
10. The holidays and winter are also an important time for senior flu
prevention, as this time marks the start of flu season. When it
comes to infection prevention overall, seniors aged 65 and over
are an important and often more vulnerable segment of the
population.
11. According to the Center for Disease
Control, this is because human immune
defenses become weaker with age,
making influenza and other infections
very serious for the elderly population.
In fact, more than 60 percent of seasonal
flu-related hospitalizations in the United
States each year occur in people 65 years and
older.
12. BrightStar Care’s “Healthy for the Holidays” program aims to promote
whole-person wellness by focusing on physical as well as emotional
health and, specifically, flu prevention and providing additional support
to seniors who may have the “holiday blues.”
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