Would You Recognize the Symptoms of a Stroke? Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

A TIA or transient ischemic attack is often known as a mini stroke. It is also a warning for an impending major stroke. Treatment can reduce the risk of a major stroke but many people don't recognize the signs that they have a TIA or ignore it because the symptoms don't last. The American Stroke Association lists the symptoms here:

Learn to Recognize a Stroke

Men and Caregiving from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO

Many more men then most people realize take on caregiving duties to family members. Some tend to try to keep it a secret and not talk about it. The following article explains why they may do this:

The Secret Caregivers

Could it be NPH? from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

NPH or Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, is often diagnosed as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Disease. Unlike these two diseases, however, NPH can be treated. To find out more read the following article.

If It's Not Alzheimer's Disease or Parkinson's Disease, It May Be NPH

Reducing Prescription Costs from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

The major goal of the following web site from The University of Chicago is to promote communication between patients, doctors, and other health care providers regarding out-of-pocket prescription costs.

Talk To Your Doctor

Caregiver Burnout Quiz from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO

Check this quiz out if your caring for an elderly loved one:

Quiz: Are You Heading for Caregiver Burnout?

Driving and Alzheimer's from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

Many believe it is safe to allow someone with early Alzheimer's to continue driving. Unfortunately this isn't always the case. Alzheimer's is a very unpredictable disease and even though your elderly loved one may seem capable of driving to the corner grocery, there is no way of knowing when that may not be the case. According to a study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, of 207 drivers with Alzheimer's who went missing while driving, 32 died and 35 were found injured. Please read the two following articles for more information.

Early Alzheimer's can erode driving skills

Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised

Bicycling and Parkinson's from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO