Respiratory conditions If you are still deciding whether the COVID-19 (COVID) vaccine is right for you, here is some accurate vaccine information to help clear up some common myths and rumors you may have come across while gathering information. Can COVID-19 vaccines cause variants? COVID vaccines do not create or cause the COVID virus to […]
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Respiratory conditions COVID-19 (COVID) is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people recover within a few weeks. Older people and those with certain underlying medical conditions are more likely to become severely ill. Safe and effective vaccines are available to protect against COVID infections. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms may be mild or severe
First Aid Conventional CPR ─ Chest Compressions and Rescue Breaths {Note: Doing Hands-Only CPR is advised for persons not trained in CPR. Take a training course in CPR to learn how to do it the right way. Find out about training course in CPR to learn how to do it the right way. Find out
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Help for an Inflammatory Bowel Disorder The lower section of your small intestine is called the ileum. It’s connected to your colon. When the ileum (and sometimes the colon) becomes chronically inflamed, the condition is called Crohn’s disease. Early symptoms include: * Cramps and pain on the lower right side of
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The liver is probably the most versatile organ you’ve got. It performs many tasks, including: * Producing bile (a substance that aids digestion of fats). * Producing blood proteins. * Helping blood clot. * Metabolizing cholesterol. * Maintaining normal blood sugar levels. * Forming and storing glycogen (the body’s short-term energy
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Brain & Nervous System Exam to Assess Mental Status A number of tests can assess mental status. A common one used is called “Mini-Mental State Examination.” It was written by M.S. Folstein, S.E. Folstein, and P.R. McHugh. Adapted from this examination are the questions that follow. They were taken from “Working With Your Older Patient:
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 As your skin ages, the sebaceous glands produce less oil, and the skin loses elasticity. The result is dry, wrinkled skin-unless you take steps to prevent (or minimize) those effects. Here’s what to do to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature. * Shower or bathe with a mild soap
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Caregiving may be stressful. A caregiver’s job is not easy, but it does not always have to be a burden. If you are thinking about being a caregiver or when you are a caregiver, you will need to know the following things: * The kind of care the person needs.
Eye Conditions A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. Get regular eye and physical exams to help detect when cataracts are forming. Imagine a thick cloud covering the lens of one or both eyes. This is what it is like to have cataracts. You may see glare from lamps or
Eye Conditions A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens or lens capsule of the eye. A cataract blocks or distorts light entering the eye. Vision gradually becomes dull and fuzzy, even in daylight. Most of the time, cataracts occur in both eyes, but only one eye may be affected. If they form in
