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Normally, we think of Hypothermia as only occurring from prolonged exposure to harsh outdoor weather, and that’s largely accurate. But did you know that Hypothermia can occur indoors as well? It can and pose severe health risks for the very young or elderly, and those who are not in optimal health.

Let’s take a second and review exactly what Hypothermia is. Hypothermia is when your body temperature drops significantly in response to cold temperatures. It can be fatal if left untreated, so here are some ways to ward off the chill using the ‘COLD’ system of prevention:

Awareness and prevention are key

The body’s natural response to cold is to begin shivering. As hypothermia progresses, the shivering reaction will slow down while the person’s cognitive ability will begin to diminish, most notably in their speech. Speech can become

We all know it’s coming, and after the traditional holiday season ends, there’s the anticipation of Valentine’s Day that has us all wracking our brains for the perfect gift. Our Valentine’s don’t necessarily need to be a romantic partner, in many cases parents are the new recipient of much of our affections. When your parent is suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s giving an appropriate gift can seem time consuming and costly. But it doesn’t need to be. We’ve found a few options for you to consider while you still have six weeks to get the best shipping rates!

‘The Decade You Were Born’:These 4-hour DVD documentaries are available for each century, and include historical and pop culture footage, as well as music popular from the decade. Best of all it’s less than $7 dollars on Amazon.com!

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As we’re about to cross the finish line of this year, and head into 2019, it’s everyone’s time to reflect and plan for the next twelve months. The definition of ‘resolution’ is “A firm decision to do or not to do something”. Let’s eschew the things that perhaps didn’t serve us the past year, and look forward to another fresh start.

Some serious and some seemingly silly resolutions for crossing the 2019 threshold in style

Stay Active! We’re not suggesting you attempt the Boston Marathon (yet) but making the effort to increase your motion daily will assist you with keeping your joints healthy, boost your cardiovascular system, and help burn off those holiday indulgences. If you're just getting started, Harvard Health Publications recommended committing 10 minutes of your day to exercise, with a gradual increase as it becomes a habit.

As we age, for the majority of people, health complications are inevitable. In the event of a hospitalization, things can become more complicated. When a discharge is coordinated, often it is done with a plan for aftercare for the patient. Some of these components can include a variety of home healthcare providers who are engaged to assist our loved ones as they convalesce back to better health.

Studies have shown that the sooner a quality home healthcare agency is brought in, the less likely there will be a need to readmit the patient to the hospital. The best patient outcomes are unequivocally gained through employing a trusted and competent healthcare agency prior to discharge. In a national survey of patients discharged with plans for continuing home care:

· 36.4% Were readmitted within a week if the home healthcare agency was

Today, nearly thirty-two percent of adult children[1] are living out of state from their parents. Career opportunities, spousal relocation, even military duties can prompt grown children to relocate often great distances away. This makes the holiday season even more precious and special when families are reunited to celebrate the past years accomplishments and make plans for the upcoming year. But what happens when after traveling, in many cases, thousands of miles you come home to find your parents and grandparents not doing as well as you’d believed? The blessing of technology is we can be in constant communication with our loved ones. The disadvantage is the often we can be shielded from a family member’s declining health or mental faculty, usually due to their not wanting to worry us.

Making the decision to seek out professional