Why the Elderly Often Experience High Potassium Levels and its Effects
When someone has higher than normal potassium in their blood it’s known as hyperkalemia. Normal levels of potassium for adults should be between 3.7 and 5.2 mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter). When levels drop below 3.5 or exceed 6, the affected individual should speak with a doctor immediately. The elderly are often at risk for higher […]
Helping Elderly Parents Who Don’t Want to Take Their Medications
It’s no secret that as parents age, they tend to get more stubborn. With that stubbornness comes the challenge of trying to get them to take their medicines as prescribed. If they are new medications, your parents might be skeptical, or if they are suffering from dementia, they may be paranoid and suspicious. This can […]
Nuclear Plant in Piketon, Ohio Linked to Cancer
An out-of-service nuclear facility that played an important role in the Cold War is still affecting people today. It once produced weapons-grade uranium for the military but has since been decommissioned, and an environmental clean-up is on progress. The problem is, some ex-workers at the plant have gotten sick due to radiation exposure. There is […]
What You Need to Know about Colon Cancer and UEW Healthcare’s Services
Every year, about 100 thousand new people across the United States are diagnosed with colon cancer. In a single year, about 50 thousand people will die because of this affliction. If colon cancer is caught early, a person’s chance of treatment and survival is much higher, and it is suggested that everyone over the age […]
What Are The Cancers Covered By EEOICPA & RECA?
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) are federal programs that were created to compensate nuclear weapons workers and other people who were exposed to dangerous toxins as a result of weapons testing or uranium production. Through these federal programs, qualified beneficiaries may be eligible to […]
What Types Of Medication Are Used To Treat Chronic Respiratory Illnesses Covered Under EEOICPA & RECA
If you or your loved one is an Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) beneficiary or a Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) beneficiary, free home healthcare services may be available to help you and your family deal with the effects of a chronic respiratory illness. No matter the specific circumstances at hand, it […]
Why Falls Are So Dangerous Among the Elderly and How to Prevent Them
For older Americans, falls are a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Though prevention is key, there are certain risk factors that cannot be avoided with individuals of advanced age. As fall events are expected to soar as Baby Boomer generation grows older, the importance of proper monitoring and supervision in the living environment […]
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a serious medical condition that affects millions of Americans. Indeed, it is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States. Alarmingly, many people who currently have glaucoma are completely unaware that they have it. While dealing with glaucoma can be challenging, there are a number of different steps that […]
What Is Kidney Failure and How Does It Affect the Elderly?
Kidney failure is a serious medical condition. According to information from the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestion, and Kidney Disease, more than 660,000 Americans are currently living with the effects of kidney failure — about two-thirds are on active dialysis and one third have had a kidney transplant. Notably, the elderly are at a […]
Signs of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly and What to Look For
Cardiovascular disease generally encompasses a wide range of medical conditions involving narrow or blocked blood vessels, which can potentially lead to a heart attack or stroke. Many forms of the condition can be treated or prevented, but there are some risk factors you cannot control. If you do suffer from cardiovascular disease, you may be […]