There are three basic types of skin tears. Type 1: No skin loss Linear or flap tear which can be repositioned to cover the wound bed Type 2: Partial flap loss Flap cannot be repositioned to cover the wound Type 3: Total flap…
What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration? Dehydration can be difficult to identify in the elderly. Constipation, decreased urination, weight loss, increased heart rate, anorexia, nausea, dry mouth , sunken eyeballs, few or no tears and decreased functional ability are…
Sodium puts us at a higher risk for heart disease and elevated blood pressure, and even without a shake here and there, our food is already brimming with it. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting sodium intake to less…
The Norovirus has been making the rounds in San Luis Obispo County. Anyone can get Norovirus infection, and can get it many times since immunity is not long-lasting. What are the signs and symptoms of Norovirus infection? Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea…
It can be hard to determine the exact cause of every case of conjunctivitis. This is because some signs and symptoms of the condition can differ depending on the cause, and other signs and symptoms are similar no matter what…
Ever wondered what the letter or letters after a Medicare Number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of these codes is often referred to as a claim number. We assign these codes once you apply for benefits. These…
Mother's Day is a wonderful opportunity for generations of the family to get together and spend quality time enjoying each other's company, and participating in activities that everyone can do it together. Being a caregiver for your aging mother is…
Using Canes and Walkers How do I know if I would benefit from using a cane or walker? If you have pain or weakness on one side of your body that makes it hard to walk or balance, a cane…
Physical activity was associated with less progression to cognitive impairment or vascular dementia among older patients who were living independently but who had white matter changes on MRI at baseline, a study found. The participants were evaluated at baseline and…