Heat Stress in the Elderly
Elderly people (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. They […]
Read More »Celestial Care introduces PT3, a new Physical Therapy & Wellness Service
Dealing with pain or a nagging injury? Having difficulty performing routine daily or recreational activities? Celestial Care is now offering private physical therapy and wellness which provides one with the greatest rehabilitation and performance enhancement potential. PT3’s innovative approach provides quicker symptom resolution and tailored programs aimed at improving each patient’s quality of life. PT3 brings […]
Read More »Alzheimer’s Disease Warning Signs
Many people confuse Alzheimer’s disease with dementia. The difference? Alzheimer’s is a disease; dementia is a group of symptoms that include loss of memory, thinking and reasoning skills. However, dementia isn’t always caused by Alzheimer’s disease; it can result from other conditions, as well. Although some memory changes may be age–related, memory problems that interfere […]
Read More »World No Tobacco Day
Every year on May 31 The World Health Organization (WHO) and their partners everywhere mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for 10% of adult deaths worldwide.
Read More »EMS Week May 18-24
These years marks the 40th anniversary of EMS week— make it special for your agency and community! For ways to celebrate, go to acep.org/emsweek, the special site sponsored the National Association of EMTs. “ When Americans find themselves in times of crisis — from car accidents to national tragedies —our robust network of EMS professionals […]
Read More »Benefits of Home Care
Below are some thoughts regarding the benefits of home care. Home is Preferred – People are just happier being at home. Patients feel more comfortable in the sanctity of their own residence. Patients are allowed to still enjoy their home, family, friends, pets and hobbies. Family – Home care keeps families together. Family social value […]
Read More »How much do you know about high blood pressure?
Blood pressure numbers include systolic and diastolic pressures. Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart beats while pumping blood. Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats. You will most often see blood pressure numbers written with the systolic number above or before the diastolic, such as […]
Read More »Comparing licensed, to non-licensed caregivers:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics describes home health care aides as those who help people who are disabled, chronically ill or cognitively impaired. There are neither any formal educational nor actual work experience requirements for home health care aides, an occupational category to which we at Celestial Care are sometimes compared. However, we provide licensed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), […]
Read More »Healthy Nurse
What is a HealthyNurse™? According to the American Nurses Association, a healthy nurse is one who actively focuses on creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of his or her health, safety, wellness and life to their fullest capacity physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially , spiritually; both personally and professionally across the wellness/illness continuum. A HealthyNurse™ […]
Read More »Congratulations Dr. Lakin
Every year, Phoenix Magazine publishes a guide featuring over 500 of the Valley’s best physicians. The doctors are selected through a peer-review survey. The theory is that medical professionals are the best qualified to judge medical professionals. The survey asks the doctors to nominate those doctors who, in their judgment, are the best in their […]
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