The Surprising Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
We already know that diabetes has a huge impact on Americans, with nearly 10% of the population officially diagnosed and more than 25% more suspected cases that are not yet diagnosed. And managing the disease is a lifelong, sometimes complicated process. But there’s now a new twist being unraveled in the lives of diabetics that’s […]
Do You Know Your Heart Attack Risk Score?
Heart attack: just hearing those words can make your heart beat faster, and rightfully so. Heart attacks strike as many as a quarter of a million Americans each year, and of those, over 100,000 result in death. Since, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, it’s important for […]
Send a Love Letter to Your Heart This Valentine’s Day with Improved Heart Health!
We only have one, and it’s important to treat it with all the love and care we can! Keeping our heart healthy is vital for all of us, but for seniors in particular, it can take a little extra effort to prevent serious complications such as heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure and more. […]
In the Blink of an Eye: Risk Factors for Developing Glaucoma
There’s certainly nothing humorous about glaucoma, in spite of its cause – the blockage of the eye’s clear fluid, aqueous humor. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, impacting over 3 million Americans and resulting in blindness for more than 120,000 of them. In recognition of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, we […]
See a Brighter New Year with These Senior Vision Tips
Sunsets. Flower gardens. Bright smiles on our grandchildren’s faces. Think of all the beautiful sights we’d miss out on if our vision was compromised. Since January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Compassionate Nursing Services, Chesterfield caregiving services provider for the surrounding communities, would like to share some information to help optimize senior vision and make […]