Alzheimer’s care takes plenty of patience and flexibility. Sometimes it can be difficult and frustrating when we don’t completely understand how to offer our care towards those with this condition. If you are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, then you must be aware of the progression of this disease and how to help them along the way. The two most important components in caring for your loved ones with Alzheimer’s is helping reduce
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures, but not everyone with epilepsy experiences seizures. There are other symptoms that they may experience instead. Because there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding epilepsy, November is the perfect time to talk about it and clear the air. One in 10 people will experience a seizure within their life time, and one in 26 people will be diagnosed with
Strokes are more common in people than you know and they can happen at almost any time. In order to reduce the risk of a person experiencing a stroke we must understand signs to help us be aware. While we cannot fully prevent a stroke from happening, we can control one from surprising us without warning. Understanding signs of stroke can help you catch it much earlier. What Causes A Stroke Different types of stroke
The brain is the most powerful component of the body because it allows it to function. The brain is responsible for how you think, feel, and act within your surroundings. It controls everything that you do even when you’re asleep. Damage to any particular part of the brain could cause a neurological condition and change the way you think and act. If you have a neurological condition or experience symptoms of one, it is best
There’s never a warning. It just happens. Your head starts pounding, and it’s debilitating. You have difficulty performing your daily activities, because it becomes too challenging to function at your best. While you may look the same on the outside, suffering from headache pain is never an easy feat. Today, it is a common occurrence in adults, affecting a third of men and over half of women. Headaches are caused by a number of reasons—stress,
