Tag Archives: Lifestyle Assistance
Keeping an Open Mind in Managing Chronic Pain
The reason for some forms of chronic pain is sometimes unclear. It may range from sharp to dull and change often, and generally lasts longer than 6 months. Alternative approaches are designed to help keep pain under control and limit … Continue reading
Geraldine Agoot: Employee of the Month
Going beyond the call of duty, being polite and friendly at all times, and being loyal to the company–these traits have set Geraldine in good stead in the workplace, and made her eligible for the recognition. At 26, Geraldine has … Continue reading
Loving Ways to Care for a Loved One with Cancer
There is no formal training needed to be a caregiver. With your love and support, you can be the most important member of your loved one’s health care team. The care recipient will need your emotional support to help him … Continue reading
Caring for A Stroke Victim
A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery (a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body) or a blood vessel (a tube through which the blood moves though the body) ruptures, causing an interruption … Continue reading
High Blood Pressure in Seniors
Blood pressure is how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels as it flows through your body. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 is generally considered high; it falls under Stage 1 Hypertension (another term for … Continue reading
Healthy Choices to Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body’s main source of fuel. It is chronic and life-threatening because over time, high blood glucose can cause major health problems such as high … Continue reading
Rita Santiago: Caregiver of the Month
Caregiving is the act of taking care of and feeling responsible for another person’s well-being. Much of what Rita does for a living, according to her, is out of love which has been her motivation. For 2 years now, Rita … Continue reading
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