A stroke is a sudden interruption of the blood supply in the brain. A stroke can either be caused by a blockage in the blood vessels in the brain — ischemic — or can be caused by the blood vessels in the brain, bleeding into the brain — hemorrhagic. Strokes cause damage to the part… read more
When you are discharged from the hospital with a wound, it can feel overwhelming to go home and manage it on your own when you’ve been getting the gold-star treatment from the nursing staff. But, not to worry, when you go home, managing your wound care can be quite simple if you follow our 5… read more
Is it all Greek to you? Have you found yourself navigating the healthcare world for yourself or a loved one and it seems like the information was written in another language? For the most part, patient information is written in layman’s terms at an eighth-grade comprehension level, however, when the ideas are foreign concepts,… read more
It should come as no surprise that the majority of Americans have no desire to ever live in a retirement community, assisted living facility, or nursing home. However, it is also true that in their middle-ages, most Americans can not fathom experiencing physical or mental decline that would require them to need around-the-clock care. These… read more
When you visit your medical provider and are given a prescription, you provider should review exactly what the medication is, why it is being prescribed to you, exactly how and when you should take it, and potential side effect, among other need-to-know items. More often than not, patients leave their doctor’s office feeling a little… read more
Durable medical equipment is considered any medical equipment that is used to make a person safer in their own home, aids in providing medical services in the home, or improves the quality of life. Historically, there were many diseases and chronic illnesses that required care within a facility. For instance, those who had a physical… read more